Increased incidence of carcinoma is observed with_______________?
Correct answer: B. Nodular leukoplakia
- A. Homogenous leukoplakia
- B. Nodular leukoplakia
- C. Verrucous leukoplakia
- D. Ameloblastic fibroma
Explanation
Nodular or speckled leukoplakia contains a greater proportion of epithelial dysplasia and has a higher malignant-transformation risk than homogeneous leukoplakia. Ameloblastic fibroma is an odontogenic tumour and is unrelated to leukoplakia-associated carcinoma risk.
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