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Patient who completed chemotherapy 1 year ago presents with oral mucosal lesions. Most likely diagnosis per source?

  1. Aphthous stomatitis
  2. Lichen planus
  3. Oral candidiasis
  4. Mucositis
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Correct answer: D. Mucositis

Note that true chemotherapy-induced mucositis typically occurs DURING active chemo. Lesions 1 year post-treatment may represent other conditions (GVHD, lichenoid reaction, secondary malignancy). Accept mucositis as the tested recall answer.

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