Acanthosis with intraepithelial vacuolation and hyperparakeratosis is seen in_____________?

Correct answer: C. Speckled leukoplakia

  • A. Hairy tongue (lingua villosa)
  • B. Hyperplastic candidiasis
  • C. Speckled leukoplakia
  • D. Desquamative gingivitis

Explanation

Speckled leukoplakia shows epithelial hyperplasia or acanthosis, hyperparakeratosis and areas of epithelial vacuolation or atypia, often with an associated candidal component. Desquamative gingivitis is a clinical pattern rather than this characteristic histologic description.

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