Pathology · single question
Which oral manifestation is this poorly controlled diabetic most likely to develop?
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Correct answer: C. Candidiasis
- A. Aphthae are not specifically diabetes-related.
- B. Hairy leukoplakia is associated with EBV in HIV/immunosuppression.
- C. Correct. Hyperglycemia and xerostomia predispose diabetics to oral candidiasis.
- D. Lichen planus is immune-mediated, not a hallmark of diabetes (though associations exist).