Swelling and redness of the orifices of minor salivary glands of the palate occurs in_________?

Correct answer: A. Nicotinic stomatitis

  • A. Nicotinic stomatitis
  • B. Leukoplakia
  • C. Fovea Palatine
  • D. Erythroplakia

Explanation

Nicotinic stomatitis causes diffuse palatal erythema with swelling and redness around the openings of minor salivary glands, often from heat and tobacco smoke. The other options produce plaques, pits, or tumours rather than this characteristic duct-orifice change.

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