MDS PREP
Hypercalcaemia is seen in
1. Hyperparathyroidism
2. Hypoparathyroidism
3. Hyperthyroidism
4. Hypthyroidism
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Hypercalcemia is commonly seen in hyperparathyroidism.
The treatment for a child with cherubism is
1. Surgical excision
2. Cosmetic surgery after puberty
3. Radiation
4. Enbloc dissection
Cosmetic surgery after puberty is the treatment for a child with cherubism.
Which of the following epithelial changes commonly signify precancerous condition
1. Dyskeratosis
2. Hyperkeratosis
3. Parakeratosis
4. Acanthosis
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Dyskeratosis refers to abnormal keratinization of epithelial cells and is often associated with precancerous lesions. It indicates a disruption in normal cell maturation and can be a sign of potential malignancy. The other options may also be associated with various conditions but are not specifically indicative of precancerous changes.
Chemotherapy can be successful during treatment of
1. Ameloblastoma
2. Leukaemia
3. Fibrosarcoma
4. Basal cell carcinoma
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Chemotherapy can be successful in the treatment of leukemia.
Clinical features of which of the following include conjunctivitis, urethritis mucocutaneous lesions and arthritis?
1. Behcet"s syndrome
2. Hodgkin"s disease
3. Grinspan syndrome
4. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Behçet's syndrome is a systemic vasculitis characterized by recurrent oral and genital ulcers, uveitis (which can lead to conjunctivitis), skin lesions, and arthritis.
Letterer-Siwe disease is a disturbance of
1. Protein metabolism
2. Lipid metabolism
3. Mucopolysaccharide metabolism
4. Carbohydrate metabolism
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Letterer-Siwe disease is a disturbance of lipid metabolism.
A black line on the gingiva which follows the contour of the margin is due to
1. Lead
2. Argyria
3. Iron
4. Mercury
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
A black line on the gingiva which follows the contour of the margin is due to mercury.
Commonest site for carcinoma of tongue is
1) Lateral margin
2) Tip of tongue
3) Posterior 1/3
4) Ventral surface
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
The commonest site for carcinoma of the tongue is the lateral margin.
Carcinoma of the tongue is the most frequent oral cancer, and it typically
arises from the squamous cells that cover the surface of the tongue. The lateral
margin of the tongue is the part of the tongue that lies next to the teeth and
the gingivae. This site is often exposed to various carcinogens, such as those
found in tobacco and alcohol, which can increase the risk of developing cancer.