Free Oral Cancer MCQs with Answers
68 Oral Cancer MCQs from Oral Pathology and Medicine, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
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- A. chronic hypertrophic candidiasis
- B. Dental ulcers
- C. Leukoplakia
- D. atrophic glossitis
Explanation: Leukoplakia is the most common clinically recognised potentially malignant oral lesion and may show dysplasia or evolve into squamous cell…
Correct answer: Leukoplakia- A. occurs mostly is female
- B. metastases easily
- C. is mostly basal cell type
- D. occurs mostly in the lower lip
Explanation: Most lip carcinomas arise on the sun-exposed lower lip, where chronic ultraviolet exposure is important.
Correct answer: occurs mostly in the lower lip- A. Burkitts lymphoma
- B. Cherubism
- C. Garrey's osteomyelitis
- D. Pagets disease
Explanation: Burkitt lymphoma produces a starry-sky pattern because pale tingible-body macrophages are scattered among densely packed tumour cells.
Correct answer: Burkitts lymphoma- A. Squamous cell carcinoma
- B. Verrucous carcinoma
- C. Kaposi sarcoma
- D. Multiple myeloma
Explanation: Kaposi sarcoma is the most commonly reported oral malignancy associated with HIV infection, often appearing as red, purple, or brown…
Correct answer: Kaposi sarcoma- A. Apex
- B. Base
- C. Dorsum
- D. Lateral borders
Explanation: The lateral or posterolateral border of the tongue is the commonest site for oral squamous cell carcinoma because it is exposed to chronic…
Correct answer: Lateral borders- A. Malar region
- B. Lower lip
- C. Forehead
- D. Upper lip
Explanation: On the orofacial skin, melanoma is classically associated with the malar or cheek region.
Correct answer: Malar region- A. Syphilitic glossitis and Mikulicz's syndrome
- B. Syphilitic glossitis and plummer vinson syndrome
- C. Plummer vinson disease and hepatitis A
- D. Hepatitis A and Mikulicz's Syndrome
Explanation: Syphilitic glossitis and Plummer-Vinson syndrome are recognized risk conditions for squamous cell carcinoma, particularly involving the…
Correct answer: Syphilitic glossitis and plummer vinson syndrome- A. Tell patient no malignancy
- B. Observe the patient for twelve months
- C. Repeat the biopsy
- D. Observe the patient for three months
Explanation: A negative biopsy does not exclude malignancy when the clinical appearance remains suspicious, because sampling error is possible.
Correct answer: Repeat the biopsy