MDS PREP
Which of the following tumors is most aggressive
1) Myxoma
2) Cementoblastoma
3) Ameloblastic fibroma
4) Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Myxoma is the most aggressive tumor among the options listed. It is a rare,
benign, but locally aggressive neoplasm that can occur in various anatomic
locations, particularly in the heart and skin. Myxomas are known for their
ability to invade surrounding tissue and cause significant damage to the organ
in which they are found.
Here is a brief description of each tumor type:
1) Myxoma: As mentioned earlier, these are rare but locally
aggressive tumors that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues. They are
typically soft and gelatinous in consistency. When myxomas occur in the heart,
they can obstruct blood flow and cause severe complications.
2) Cementoblastoma: This is a rare, benign tumor that arises
from the periodontal ligament cells that are responsible for producing cementum,
which is the bone-like tissue that anchors teeth in the jaw. Cementoblastomas
are generally slow-growing and less aggressive compared to myxomas.
3) Ameloblastic fibroma: This is a benign, non-invasive tumor
that occurs in the jaw, typically in younger patients. It is composed of both
odontogenic epithelial cells and mesenchymal cells, which are involved in tooth
development. These tumors can cause expansion of the bone but are not as
aggressive as myxomas.
4) Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma: This is a mixed odontogenic
tumor, which means it is composed of both dental epithelial and mesenchymal
cells. It is usually benign and presents as a slowly growing, painless swelling
in the jaw. While it can cause bone expansion, it is less aggressive and
typically does not invade surrounding tissues like a myxoma.
Dinesh, a 24-year-old male, complains of loose teeth in a single quadrant. His radiograph shows irregular bone loss and histopathology reveals eosinophils and histiocytes. The most probable diagnosis is
1. Hand-Schuller-Christian disease
2. Paget"s disease
3. Osteoclastoma
4. Albright"s syndrome
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
The most probable diagnosis for irregular bone loss and eosinophils is Hand-Schuller-Christian disease.
Patient giving history of thrombocytopenic purpura reports for extraction. What could be the most common postoperative complication?
1. Oedema
2. Haemorrhage
3. Infection spreading through tissue spaces
4. Dry socket
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
The most common postoperative complication in thrombocytopenic purpura is hemorrhage.
Which of the following is absent in CREST syndrome
1. Calcinosis cutis
2. Raynaud"s phenomenon
3. Telagiectasis
4. Endocrine disorders
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Endocrine disorders are absent in CREST syndrome.
Clinical features of which of the following include conjunctivitis, urethritis mucocutaneous lesions and arthritis?
1. Behcet"s syndrome
2. Hodgkin"s disease
3. Grinspan syndrome
4. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Behçet's syndrome is a systemic vasculitis characterized by recurrent oral and genital ulcers, uveitis (which can lead to conjunctivitis), skin lesions, and arthritis.
The most common intraoral location for a pigmented nevi is the
1. Hard palate
2. Soft palate
3. Buccal mucosa
4. Floor of mouth
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
The most common intraoral location for a pigmented nevus is the hard palate.
Rumpel Leede or the torniquet test is a measure of
1. Blood pressure
2. Capillary fragility
3. Factor IX deficiency
4. Clotting time
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Rumpel Leede or the tourniquet test measures capillary fragility.
The deficiency of which of the following vitamins does not affect tooth development
1. Vit A
2. Vit D
3. Vit C
4. Vit K
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Vitamin K deficiency does not affect tooth development.