During oral examination of a 57-year old man a large keratotic patch that covers the entire palate is noted some Red Spots are also seen in the patch The patient most likely is a____________?
Correct answer: A. Pipe smoker
- A. Pipe smoker
- B. Cigar smoker
- C. Snuff chewer
- D. Tobacco chewer
Explanation
A diffuse palatal keratosis with scattered red areas is smoker’s palate, or nicotinic stomatitis, classically associated with pipe smoking. The red spots represent inflamed minor salivary gland duct openings.
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