Exam 7: Neoplasia

Where do most cases of papilloma occur?

Leukoplakia cannot be diagnosed clinically as a specific disease; therefore, it must often be examined in a laboratory setting. When examined microscopically, leukoplakia may reveal the following except one. Which is the exception?

Clinical signs and symptoms of a pleomorphic adenoma include the following except one. Which is the exception?

What is the treatment for a benign cementoblastoma?

Malignant melanoma usually presents as a(n)

The papilloma will appear whiter clinically because of additional amounts of what substance?

Which statement about malignant melanoma is true?

The most common intraoral location for a neurofibroma is the

For each neoplasm description below, select the corresponding type of neoplasm from the list provided. -The majority of these neoplasms are encapsulated.

Epithelial dysplasia is a microscopy-based diagnosis; it indicates disordered growth and is considered a premalignant condition.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral epithelium usually metastasizes first to which site?

Which is the most significant factor for the development of squamous cell carcinoma?

Sarcomas are _____ common than carcinomas.

For each neoplasm description below, select the corresponding type of neoplasm from the list provided. -Recurrence of the tumor is not common.

This benign tumor of fat cells that clinically appears as a yellowish mass surfaced by a thin layer of epithelium is referred to as a

Which choice is not regarded as an initiating factor in the development of oral cancer?

The distinction between dangerous and innocuous leukoplakia is best determined by the

The Warthin tumor

Which salivary gland tumor has a "Swiss cheese" appearance under the microscope?

Which is the most common salivary gland neoplasm?