Pathology · single question
A histopathology report shows Civatte bodies in the oral mucosa. Which medication should the dentist prescribe?
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Correct answer: A. Clobetasol
- A. Correct. Civatte (colloid) bodies are characteristic of lichen planus; symptomatic erosive OLP is managed with a topical corticosteroid such as clobetasol.
- B. Miconazole is an antifungal — for candidiasis, not OLP.
- C. Acyclovir is antiviral — for herpetic lesions.
- D. Nystatin is antifungal — for candidiasis.