Dental materials and radiology: Burkitt lymphoma of the jaw: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Dental materials and radiology: Burkitt lymphoma of the jaw

Sample item

A 6-year-old African child has rapidly growing jaw swelling with loosened teeth. Biopsy shows a starry-sky pattern. Which virus is associated?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Epstein-Barr virus

Endemic Burkitt lymphoma is linked with EBV and malaria and often presents with jaw masses. The tumour has a t(8;14) translocation affecting MYC.

Option by option

  • A. Hepatitis B virus

    Hepatitis B virus is linked with hepatocellular carcinoma.

  • B. Epstein-Barr virus (correct)

    Correct. EBV is linked with endemic Burkitt lymphoma.

  • C. Human papillomavirus

    HPV is linked with oropharyngeal cancer.

  • D. Herpes simplex virus

    HSV causes mucocutaneous infections.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is B, Epstein-Barr virus. Endemic Burkitt lymphoma is linked with EBV and malaria and often presents with jaw masses.

Why is "Hepatitis B virus" not the answer?

Hepatitis B virus is linked with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Why is "Human papillomavirus" not the answer?

HPV is linked with oropharyngeal cancer.

Why is "Herpes simplex virus" not the answer?

HSV causes mucocutaneous infections.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Dental materials and radiology: Burkitt lymphoma of the jaw in Dentistry. The tumour has a t(8;14) translocation affecting MYC.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Dental materials and radiology: Burkitt lymphoma of the jaw?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.