A 52-Year-Old Man Presents with an Ulcer in the Floor

question 61

Multiple Choice

A 52-year-old man presents with an ulcer in the floor of his mouth of 8 weeks' duration. The lesion measures 1 * 2 cm, is indurated, and is slightly uncomfortable for the patient. What should the clinician do at this point in time?

• A) Observe for 2 more weeks.
• B) Treat patient with prednisone.
• C) Treat patient with nystatin.
• D) Have direct immunofluorescence test done.
• E) Perform a biopsy.

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