Which of the Following Provides a Patient with Increased Risk

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides a patient with increased risk for the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma?

• A) Idiopathic leukoplakia
• B) Erythroplakia
• C) Submucous fibrosis
• D) Lichen planus
• E) All the above

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