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: Oncocytoma is a benign tumor of the
A) Salivary gland
B) Bone
C) Odontogenic epithelium
D) Periodontium
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Oncocytomas arise from salivary gland tissue and contain cells with abundant granular eosinophilic cytoplasm.
Q: The classic triad of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome includes facial paralysis, fissured tongue, and
A) Xerostomia
B) Lip pigmentation
C) Gingival hyperplasia
D) Facial swelling
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is characterized by recurrent facial swelling, facial nerve palsy, and fissured tongue.
Q: The causative agent of oral thrush is
A) Cryptococcus neoformans
B) Candida albicans
C) Histoplasma capsulatum
D) Aspergillus fumigatus
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Oral thrush is a candidal infection typically seen in immunocompromised or antibiotic-treated patients.
Q: The initial lesion of syphilis is a
A) Papule
B) Chancre
C) Gumma
D) Mucous patch
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A chancre is the first lesion in primary syphilis and is painless with a firm, indurated border.
Q: Radiographic "sunburst" appearance is associated with
A) Osteosarcoma
B) Central giant cell granuloma
C) Ossifying fibroma
D) Ameloblastoma
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Osteosarcoma of the jaw may present radiographically with a sunburst or spiculated periosteal reaction.