Pathology · single question
A small white lesion on the SOFT PALATE does not wipe off. All of the following are reasonable differential diagnoses EXCEPT:
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Correct answer: C. Pleomorphic adenoma
- A. Nicotine stomatitis appears as a white keratotic palatal change in smokers.
- B. Frictional/idiopathic hyperkeratosis presents as a white patch.
- C. Correct (the EXCEPTION). A pleomorphic adenoma is a submucosal SALIVARY mass, not a surface white plaque.
- D. SCC can present as a non-wipeable white (leukoplakic) lesion.