Question 1

For each neoplasm description below, select the corresponding type of neoplasm from the list provided.
-Cells closely resemble their cells of origin.

Accepted Answer

A) Benign 
B) Malignant 
A) Benign 
B) Malignant

Question 2

Which statement about erythroplakia is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most cases of erythroplakia occur on the buccal mucosa and vestibule. 
B)  Erythroplakia is more common than leukoplakia. 
C)  When examined microscopically, 90% of cases of erythroplakia demonstrate epithelial dysplasia or squamous cell carcinoma. 
D)  Erythroplakia is considered a less serious clinical finding than leukoplakia. 
A)  Most cases of erythroplakia occur on the buccal mucosa and vestibule. 
B)  Erythroplakia is more common than leukoplakia. 
C)  When examined microscopically, 90% of cases of erythroplakia demonstrate epithelial dysplasia or squamous cell carcinoma. 
D)  Erythroplakia is considered a less serious clinical finding than leukoplakia.

Question 3

What is the classic radiographic appearance of the ameloblastoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multilocular, soap-bubble radiolucency 
B)  Associated with the crown of an unerupted tooth 
C)  Unilocular or multilocular radiolucency with radiopaque areas within 
D)  Multilocular lesions with poorly defined borders, causing tooth displacement 
A)  Multilocular, soap-bubble radiolucency 
B)  Associated with the crown of an unerupted tooth 
C)  Unilocular or multilocular radiolucency with radiopaque areas within 
D)  Multilocular lesions with poorly defined borders, causing tooth displacement

Question 4

How does an adenomatoid odontogenic tumor differ from a dentigerous cyst on radiographic images?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will not be associated with an impacted tooth. 
B)  It extends beyond the cementoenamel junction and can involve 50% to 60% of the root. 
C)  It will not form calcifications within the tumor, as does a dentigerous cyst. 
D)  It will not form a well-circumscribed radiolucency. 
A)  It will not be associated with an impacted tooth. 
B)  It extends beyond the cementoenamel junction and can involve 50% to 60% of the root. 
C)  It will not form calcifications within the tumor, as does a dentigerous cyst. 
D)  It will not form a well-circumscribed radiolucency.

Question 5

All carcinomas are malignant tumors that originate from squamous epithelium except one. Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adenoid cystic 
B)  Basal cell 
C)  Verrucous 
D)  Squamous cell 
A)  Adenoid cystic 
B)  Basal cell 
C)  Verrucous 
D)  Squamous cell

Question 6

Squamous cell carcinoma may appear anywhere in the oral cavity; where is the most common site?

Accepted Answer

A)  Floor of the mouth 
B)  Gingiva 
C)  Retromolar pad 
D)  Midline of the hard palate 
A)  Floor of the mouth 
B)  Gingiva 
C)  Retromolar pad 
D)  Midline of the hard palate

Question 7

For each neoplasm description below, select the corresponding type of neoplasm from the list provided.
-Mitosis is uncontrolled with rapid division.

Accepted Answer

A) Benign 
B) Malignant 
A) Benign 
B) Malignant

Question 8

An intraoral mucosal lesion that shows a mixture of red and white areas is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  erythroplakia. 
B)  speckled erythroplakia. 
C)  speckled leukoplakia. 
D)  leukoplakia. 
A)  erythroplakia. 
B)  speckled erythroplakia. 
C)  speckled leukoplakia. 
D)  leukoplakia.

Question 9

Which intraoral lesion appears as a smooth red patch or a granular red and velvety patch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sarcoma 
B)  Papilloma 
C)  Erythroplakia 
D)  Leukoplakia 
A)  Sarcoma 
B)  Papilloma 
C)  Erythroplakia 
D)  Leukoplakia

Question 10

Which choice represents a characteristic of malignant tumors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encapsulated 
B)  Ability to spread to distant sites 
C)  Benign 
D)  Cells resemble normal cells 
A)  Encapsulated 
B)  Ability to spread to distant sites 
C)  Benign 
D)  Cells resemble normal cells

Question 11

Kaposi sarcoma is

Accepted Answer

A)  caused by a human herpesvirus. 
B)  seen only in association with HIV infection. 
C)  most often seen intraorally on the tongue. 
D)  a malignant striated muscle tumor. 
A)  caused by a human herpesvirus. 
B)  seen only in association with HIV infection. 
C)  most often seen intraorally on the tongue. 
D)  a malignant striated muscle tumor.

Question 12

Where is the most frequent intraoral site for metastatic tumors of the jaws?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nares 
B)  Maxilla 
C)  Mandible 
D)  Zygoma 
A)  Nares 
B)  Maxilla 
C)  Mandible 
D)  Zygoma

Question 13

Which statement about epithelial dysplasia is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is considered a malignant condition. 
B)  Unlike squamous cell carcinoma, cellular changes in epithelial dysplasia may revert to normal if the stimulus, such as tobacco smoking, is removed. 
C)  It presents clinically as an erythematous lesion and not a white lesion (leukoplakia). 
D)  Lesions often arise on the hard and soft palate. 
A)  It is considered a malignant condition. 
B)  Unlike squamous cell carcinoma, cellular changes in epithelial dysplasia may revert to normal if the stimulus, such as tobacco smoking, is removed. 
C)  It presents clinically as an erythematous lesion and not a white lesion (leukoplakia). 
D)  Lesions often arise on the hard and soft palate.

Question 14

Squamous cell carcinomas on the vermilion border of the lips and skin of the face are

Accepted Answer

A)  associated with lack of exposure to the sun and vitamin D deficiency. 
B)  more common in individuals with dark skin. 
C)  associated with a poorer prognosis than that for squamous cell carcinoma of the oral mucosa. 
D)  associated with color changes of the vermilion border from dark pink and uniform to mottled grayish pink. 
A)  associated with lack of exposure to the sun and vitamin D deficiency. 
B)  more common in individuals with dark skin. 
C)  associated with a poorer prognosis than that for squamous cell carcinoma of the oral mucosa. 
D)  associated with color changes of the vermilion border from dark pink and uniform to mottled grayish pink.

For each neoplasm description below, select the corresponding type of neoplasm from the list provided. -Cells closely resemble their cells of origin.

Which statement about erythroplakia is true?

What is the classic radiographic appearance of the ameloblastoma?

How does an adenomatoid odontogenic tumor differ from a dentigerous cyst on radiographic images?

All carcinomas are malignant tumors that originate from squamous epithelium except one. Which is the exception?

Squamous cell carcinoma may appear anywhere in the oral cavity; where is the most common site?

For each neoplasm description below, select the corresponding type of neoplasm from the list provided. -Mitosis is uncontrolled with rapid division.

An intraoral mucosal lesion that shows a mixture of red and white areas is termed

Which intraoral lesion appears as a smooth red patch or a granular red and velvety patch?

Which choice represents a characteristic of malignant tumors?

Kaposi sarcoma is

Where is the most frequent intraoral site for metastatic tumors of the jaws?

Which statement about epithelial dysplasia is true?

Squamous cell carcinomas on the vermilion border of the lips and skin of the face are

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Exam 7: Neoplasia

For each neoplasm description below, select the corresponding type of neoplasm from the list provided. -Cells closely resemble their cells of origin.

Which statement about erythroplakia is true?

What is the classic radiographic appearance of the ameloblastoma?

How does an adenomatoid odontogenic tumor differ from a dentigerous cyst on radiographic images?

All carcinomas are malignant tumors that originate from squamous epithelium except one. Which is the exception?

Squamous cell carcinoma may appear anywhere in the oral cavity; where is the most common site?

For each neoplasm description below, select the corresponding type of neoplasm from the list provided. -Mitosis is uncontrolled with rapid division.

An intraoral mucosal lesion that shows a mixture of red and white areas is termed

Which intraoral lesion appears as a smooth red patch or a granular red and velvety patch?

Which choice represents a characteristic of malignant tumors?

Kaposi sarcoma is

Where is the most frequent intraoral site for metastatic tumors of the jaws?

Which statement about epithelial dysplasia is true?

Squamous cell carcinomas on the vermilion border of the lips and skin of the face are

Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions

Inflammation and Repair

Immunity and Immunologic Oral Lesions

Infectious Diseases

Developmental Disorders

Genetics

Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone

Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Orofacial Pain and Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

Filters