During a consultation, a 45-year-old chronic smoke...

Q: During a consultation, a 45-year-old chronic smoker presents with a whitish lesion on the floor of the mouth, approximately 1 cm in diameter, painless and without signs of inflammation. The lesion has

A) A painless, persistent whitish lesion of traumatic origin usually resolves spontaneously after the removal of the causal agent, without the need for additional tests. | B) The differential diagnosis should include leukoplakia, which is a potentially malignant whitish lesion, especially in smokers, requiring histopathological analysis for confirmation. | C) The history of smoking is not relevant for the diagnosis of oral lesions, as these changes are commonly associated with autoimmune disorders and nutritional deficiencies. | D) White lesions on the oral mucosa of long duration are often signs of chronic candidiasis and can initially be treated with topical antifungals, without the need for biopsy.

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Ano: 2024Banca: IDCAPOrganização: HEGDisciplina: Odontologia ClínicaTemas: Patologia Oral e Maxilofacial

During a consultation, a 45-year-old chronic smoker presents with a whitish lesion on the floor of the mouth, approximately 1 cm in diameter, painless and without signs of inflammation. The lesion has been present for about three months without regression. The dentist performs an incisional biopsy for histopathological analysis, suspecting a potentially malignant lesion. Considering the clinical context and the principles of stomatological diagnosis, evaluate the following statements:

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During a consultation, a 45-year-old chronic smoker presents with a...

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