Question 201 · LDEK · Precancerous lesions and neoplasms

Which features are characteristic of oral erythroplakia:

  1. A. occurrence of squamous carcinoma cells and carcinoma in situ.
  2. B. occurrence of red acanthotic lesions in women during menopause.
  3. C. cell atypia and orthokeratotic acanthosis.
  4. D. occurrence of recurring ulcers of gingiva and floor of the mouth.
  5. E. occurrence of white plaques of the tongue.
Hint

Think about what a biopsy of a red, velvety oral patch most commonly shows under the microscope.

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