Oral Pathology MCQs
Oral Pathology MCQs cover the diseases affecting the oral cavity, including tumors, precancerous conditions, cysts, and inflammatory diseases. These quizzes help students of BDS and MDCAT assess their ability to diagnose and understand oral conditions and prepare for clinical scenarios.
Q: A radial arrangement of cells around a central space in a cyst is termed
A) Ghost cell cluster
B) Rosette formation
C) Hyaline ring formation
D) Rushton bodies
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Rosette formation is a radial pattern often seen in neural or glandular tumors but may appear in cystic epithelium.
Q: Kaposi's sarcoma is associated with
A) Syphilis
B) Epstein-Barr virus
C) HIV infection
D) Hepatitis A
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Kaposi's sarcoma is a vascular malignancy linked to human herpesvirus 8, especially in immunocompromised HIV patients.
Q: Leukoplakia is defined as a white patch that cannot be rubbed off
A) Lichen planus
B) Oral thrush
C) Leukoplakia
D) Ulcer
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Leukoplakia is a potentially malignant lesion often associated with tobacco use.
Q: Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy of the oral cavity
A) Squamous cell carcinoma
B) Sarcoma
C) Melanoma
D) Basal cell carcinoma
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Over 90% of oral cancers originate from squamous epithelium.
Q: The primary causative agent for oral candidiasis is
A) HPV
B) HSV-1
C) Streptococcus mutans
D) Candida albicans
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen often overgrowing in immunocompromised individuals.
Q: Aphthous ulcers are most commonly found on
A) Dorsum of tongue
B) Gingiva
C) Buccal mucosa
D) Hard palate
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Recurrent aphthous ulcers typically affect non-keratinized mucosa.
Q: Oral lichen planus presents as
A) Red macules
B) Yellow vesicles
C) Ulcerated papules
D) White reticular lesions
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Lichen planus classically appears with Wickham's striae.
Q: Ameloblastoma is a benign tumor arising from
A) Cementoblasts
B) Enamel organ
C) Pulp tissue
D) Odontoblasts
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Ameloblastoma originates from odontogenic epithelium and grows slowly.
Q: The most common location for mucocele formation is
A) Upper lip
B) Tongue
C) Buccal mucosa
D) Lower lip
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Mucoceles often result from trauma to minor salivary glands in the lower lip.
Q: A dentigerous cyst is associated with the crown of an unerupted tooth
A) Dentigerous cyst
B) Nasopalatine duct cyst
C) Globulomaxillary cyst
D) Radicular cyst
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Dentigerous cysts are commonly found around impacted third molars.