Oral hairy leukoplakia is seen in AIDS patients. The most likely site of appearance is_______________?

Correct answer: A. Lateral borders of tongue

  • A. Lateral borders of tongue
  • B. Sublingual muosa
  • C. Soft palate
  • D. Buccal mucosa

Explanation

Oral hairy leukoplakia typically appears as a non-scrapable, vertically corrugated white lesion on the lateral borders of the tongue. Its association with Epstein-Barr virus and HIV infection makes this site a useful clinical clue.

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