White-lesion with definite precancerous potential __________________?

Correct answer: C. Leukoplakia

  • A. Lichen Planus
  • B. Discoid lupus Erythematosus
  • C. Leukoplakia
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Leukoplakia is a clinical diagnosis of exclusion with established potential for epithelial dysplasia and malignant transformation. Discoid lupus erythematosus and lichen planus may rarely undergo transformation, but they are not described as having the same definite precancerous status in this comparison.

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