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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