Pathology of Mouth and Oesophagus

Question 1

Leukoplakia

Answer 1

white plaque in oral cavity that can’t be removed by rubbing
can be malignant
may be smooth or wrinkled
stratified squamous epithelium can have changes such as hyperkeratosis or lesions

Question 2

candidiasis

Answer 2

fungal infection common in immunosuppressed

Question 3

erythroplakia

Answer 3

greater risk of malignancy than leukoplakia
less common thank leukoplakia
area of red, velvet colour
may remain level or become slightly depressed

Question 4

oral cancer