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A white lesion is identified for differential diagnosis. Which of the following would NOT belong in the differential of a WHITE lesion?
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Correct answer: C. Erythroplakia
- A. Lichen planus presents with white reticular striae — a white lesion.
- B. Leukoplakia is by definition a white plaque.
- C. Correct. Erythroplakia is a RED lesion, so it does not belong with white-lesion differentials (and carries high malignant potential).
- D. Nicotinic stomatitis (smoker's palate) is a white/keratotic palatal change.