MDS PREP
When treated with simple curettage which odontogenic tumour is most likely to recur
1) Complex odontoma
2) Compound odonotoma
3) Odentogenic myxoma
4) Ameloblastic fibroma
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Explanation: Odontogenic myxoma is known for its aggressive behavior and tendency to recur after treatment, including curettage. It is a benign but locally invasive tumor, and simple curettage often does not remove the entire tumor, leading to recurrence.
Analgesics are not effective in reducing the pain in
1. Chronic pulpitis
2. Acute periodontitis
3. Impacted molar
4. Trigeminal neuralgia
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Analgesics are not effective in reducing pain in trigeminal neuralgia.
Which of the following is most sensitive to radiation induced cancer
1. Nerves
2. Female breast
3. Thyroid
4. Skin
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
The female breast is most sensitive to radiation-induced cancer.
Sickle cell mutation is -
1) Point mutation
2) Select mutation
3) Frame shift mutation
4) Nonsense mutation
General Pathology
Answer: 1
Sickle cell mutation is a point mutation, specifically a single nucleotide substitution in the ?-globin gene.
Alkaline phosphatase increases in
1. Paget"s disease
2. Osteopetrosis
3. Fibrous dysplasia
4. Both A and D
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Alkaline phosphatase increases in both Paget's disease and fibrous dysplasia.
Oral lesions consisting of large numbers of broad-based papillary projections, with tiny abscesses developing in an area of intense erythema, is most likely to be
1. Pyogenic granuloma
2. Gangrenous stomatitis
3. Tularemia
4. Pyostomatitis vegetans
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Pyostomatitis vegetans is characterized by broad-based papillary projections and can present with pustules or abscesses in an inflamed area. It is often associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
Osmotic fragility is increased in -
1) Sickle cell anaemia
2) Thalassemia
3) Hereditary spherocytosis
4) Chronic lead poisoning
General Pathology
Answer: 3
Osmotic fragility is increased in hereditary spherocytosis due to the abnormal shape and membrane stability of red blood cells.
Normal serum, Ca and alkaline PO4 are in
1. Cherubism
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Hyperparathyroidism
4. Paget"s disease
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Normal serum calcium and alkaline phosphatase levels are seen in cherubism.