Question 33 · LDEK · Precancerous lesions and neoplasms
Which of the following statements concerning oral leukoplakia is false?
- A. verrucous type is caused by HPV1 and HPV2.
- B. epithelial dysplasia starts in the basal layer.
- C. color of the lesion may vary from white, creamy to white-red.
- D. risk of malignant transformation increases with time.
- E. macule is the primary lesion.
Hint
Consider which HPV types cause common skin warts and whether they are linked to oral potentially malignant lesions.
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