Question 76 (part 2) · LDEK · Precancerous lesions and neoplasms

Choose false statement regarding erythroplakia treatment:

  1. A. treatment of choice is cryogenic treatment with liquid nitrogen of temperature around 80 Kelvins.
  2. B. 5-fluorouracil is commonly used.
  3. C. biostimulation laser is used, especially in the initial lesion’s state.
  4. D. surgical lesion excision.
  5. E. photodynamic therapy.
Hint

Low-level laser therapy stimulates cell proliferation; ask whether that is desirable in a potentially malignant lesion.

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