Question 69 (part 2) · LDEK · Children with systemic diseases and disabilities

Primary symptoms of leukemia in oral cavity include:

1) ulcerations caused by small blood vessels thrombosis due to leukemic infiltrations;
2) petechiae and hemangiomas;
3) mucosa pallor;
4) oral cavity candidiasis;
5) herpetic oral cavity inflammation;
6) graft-versus-host disease.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,6.
  2. B. 1,2,3.
  3. C. 2,3.
  4. D. 1,2,3,6.
  5. E. 4,5,6.
Hint

Separate signs caused directly by leukaemic infiltration and marrow failure from opportunistic infections and complications of treatment.

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