Pathology · single question
~50-year-old: white palate with red zones around the minor salivary gland openings. This condition is classified as:
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Correct answer: B. Reactive
- A. Incorrect. The described nicotinic (smoker's) stomatitis is acquired, not a developmental anomaly.
- B. Correct. Nicotinic stomatitis is a REACTIVE keratosis from heat/smoking: a white palate with red dots representing inflamed minor salivary gland duct orifices.