Cancerous involvement is seen with_______________?

Correct answer: C. Syphilitic glossitis

  • A. Chancre
  • B. Mucous patch
  • C. Syphilitic glossitis
  • D. Gumma

Explanation

Syphilitic glossitis is a late, destructive manifestation of syphilis that can undergo malignant transformation, particularly to squamous cell carcinoma. Chancre, mucous patches, and gumma are syphilitic lesions but are not characteristically associated with cancerous involvement.

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