On stretching the cheek the lesion disappears in___________?
Correct answer: D. Leukoedema
- A. Leukoplakia
- B. Focal hyperkeratosis
- C. Typhoid
- D. Leukoedema
Explanation
Leukoedema is an opalescent white change caused by intracellular epithelial fluid, so stretching the mucosa spreads the cells and makes the lesion disappear. Leukoplakia and focal hyperkeratosis remain visible when stretched.
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