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Normal tissue in an ABNORMAL location is the definition of which lesion?

  1. Hamartoma
  2. Choristoma
  3. Hemangioma
  4. Teratoma
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Correct answer: B. Choristoma

A Choristoma is defined as normal tissue found in an abnormal location (ectopic normal tissue). A classic oral example is gastric mucosa in the floor of the mouth, or salivary gland tissue in a lymph node. A Hamartoma is disorganized but tissue-appropriate tissue — normal cells in an abnormal arrangement at the correct site. Key mnemonic: Choristoma = tissue Chooses the Wrong location.

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