Pathology · single question
Patient who never removes their denture presents with this palatal finding. Most likely diagnosis?
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Correct answer: A. Papillary hyperplasia
PAPILLARY HYPERPLASIA: multiple red, cobblestone-like nodules on palate under continuously worn denture. Benign reactive hyperplastic change from chronic trauma + Candida. Treatment: remove denture at night, antifungal, then surgical excision if persistent.