Oral pathology: 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 · Oral pathology

Sample item

Which lesion is a potentially malignant oral disorder?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Leukoplakia

Leukoplakia is a white oral patch that cannot be otherwise characterized clinically and may show dysplasia, requiring appropriate assessment and follow-up.

Option by option

  • A. Physiologic pigmentation

    Physiologic pigmentation is not necessarily a potentially malignant disorder.

  • B. Fordyce granules

    Fordyce granules are benign ectopic sebaceous glands.

  • C. Leukoplakia (correct)

    Correct: leukoplakia can carry malignant transformation risk.

  • D. Mucocele

    Mucocele is a benign mucus-retention lesion.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is C, Leukoplakia. Leukoplakia is a white oral patch that cannot be otherwise characterized clinically and may show dysplasia, requiring appropriate assessment and follow-up.

Why is "Physiologic pigmentation" not the answer?

Physiologic pigmentation is not necessarily a potentially malignant disorder.

Why is "Fordyce granules" not the answer?

Fordyce granules are benign ectopic sebaceous glands.

Why is "Mucocele" not the answer?

Mucocele is a benign mucus-retention lesion.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Oral pathology in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct: leukoplakia can carry malignant transformation risk.

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 Oral pathology?

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.