The most common intraoral location for a pigmented nevi is the_______________?
Correct answer: D. Hard palate
- A. Floor of mouth
- B. Soft palate
- C. Buccal mucosa
- D. Hard palate
Explanation
The hard palate is the most frequently reported intraoral site for a pigmented nevus, although the buccal mucosa can also be involved. This helps distinguish an oral nevus from common physiologic pigmentation, which is usually more diffuse.
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