Oral cancer: common sites in India: 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 cancer: common sites in India

Sample item

Which is the commonest site of oral squamous cell carcinoma in India, linked to quid placement?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Buccal mucosa and gingivobuccal sulcus

In India, the buccal mucosa and gingivobuccal complex are the commonest sites because tobacco and areca quid are held in the cheek pouch. In Western series the lateral tongue is the commonest.

Option by option

  • A. Hard palate

    The hard palate is rare except in reverse smokers.

  • B. Tonsil

    The tonsil is an oropharyngeal site.

  • C. Buccal mucosa and gingivobuccal sulcus (correct)

    Correct. The quid contact area is the main site.

  • D. Floor of mouth

    The floor of mouth is more common in Western smokers and drinkers.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is C, Buccal mucosa and gingivobuccal sulcus. In India, the buccal mucosa and gingivobuccal complex are the commonest sites because tobacco and areca quid are held in the cheek pouch.

Why is "Hard palate" not the answer?

The hard palate is rare except in reverse smokers.

Why is "Tonsil" not the answer?

The tonsil is an oropharyngeal site.

Why is "Floor of mouth" not the answer?

The floor of mouth is more common in Western smokers and drinkers.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Oral cancer: common sites in India in Dentistry. In Western series the lateral tongue is the commonest.

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 cancer: common sites in India?

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.