Arecanut chewing is aetiological factor in______________?
Correct answer: D. Oral dubmucous fibrosis
- A. Leukoedema
- B. Oral lichen planus
- C. Erythema multiforme
- D. Oral dubmucous fibrosis
Explanation
Areca nut chewing is a major etiological factor for oral submucous fibrosis, a chronic progressive fibrotic disorder with mucosal stiffness and restricted mouth opening. It is not a recognised primary cause of the other listed conditions.
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