Question 368 · LDEK · Periodontal and oral mucosal diseases in children
Indicate the true statement regarding exophytic lesions on the oral mucosa in children:
- A. these are typically benign lesions.
- B. the most common lesions in children are mucoceles, fibromas and melanocytic nevus.
- C. the most common neoplasms are rhabdomyosarcoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
- D. peripheral ossifying fibroma is associated with a high risk of malignant transformation.
- E. none of the above.
Hint
Consider the overall proportion of reactive and benign growths versus malignant tumours in the paediatric mouth.
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