Pathology · single question
A patient has a white lesion on the lateral tongue and another on the soft palate. All of the following are reasonable differentials EXCEPT:
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Correct answer: A. Pleomorphic adenoma
- A. Correct (the EXCEPTION). A pleomorphic adenoma is a submucosal salivary mass, not a white surface lesion.
- B. Incorrect. Leukoplakia is a non-wipeable white plaque — a valid differential.
- C. Incorrect. Candidiasis can produce white plaques on the tongue and palate.
- D. Incorrect. Lichen planus produces white striae/plaques on oral mucosa.