HEAD NECK
ORAL CAVITY AND TONGUE
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Question
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All of the following carry the highest risk of malignant transformation except?
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Dyskeratosis congenita
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Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia
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Submucosal fibrosis
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Erythroleukoplakia
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The overall proportion of malignancy across all studies was 0.06 (95% CI, 0.02-0.10), indicating an overall 6% risk of malignant transformation across all studies and cohorts.
Detailed explanation-2: -Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is characterized by abnormal collagen deposition. It is a precancerous disorder and transforms into a malignant tumor in 1.5–15% of all cases. Symptoms include submucous fibrosis, ulceration, xerostomia, a burning sensation, and restricted mouth opening.
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