White, spongy, folded thick mucosa is seen in____________?

Correct answer: C. White spongy nevus

  • A. Oral hairy leukoplakia
  • B. Aspirin burn
  • C. White spongy nevus
  • D. Pseudomembranous Candidiasis

Explanation

White sponge naevus produces diffuse, thickened, folded, soft or spongy white mucosa, commonly on the buccal mucosa. Unlike candidiasis, it cannot be wiped off, and it is not a chemical burn.

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