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A 29 year old male patient presents with a moderate, smooth, enlargement of the left foliate papilla. He first noted this change 2 days previously. There was a recent history of severe flu. Which of the following is the most appropriate interpretation and management for this condition?
Lymphoid tissue occurs in this area and it might be enlarged in response to the flu. The area should be reassessed in 2 weeks.NDEB released questions part 2 set 1
Clinical management of gingival enlargement caused by Phenytoin (Dilantin®) therapy includes
gingivectomy and maintenance of good oral hygiene.NDEB released questions part 2 set 1
A differential diagnosis for “gingival enlargement” should include which of the following conditions?
Monocytic leukemia.NDEB released questions part 2 set 2
A 17 year old patient complains of fever, fatigue and sore throat. The clinical examination shows bilateral lymphadenopathy. You notice numerous petechiae on the soft palate and oropharyngeal tonsillar enlargement. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Infectious mononucleosis.NDEB released questions part 2 set 5
A 42 year old lethargic patient complains of constipation, weakness and fatigue. The clinical examination reveals dry skin, facial swelling and diffuse enlargement of the tongue. What is the most likely diagnosis?
HypothyroidismNDEB released questions part 2 set 5
Gingival enlargement observed in acute leukemia is due to
tissue infiltration by cells.NDEB released questions part 2 set 9
Gingival enlargement may result from the administration of
1. nifedipine.
2. cyclosporine.
3. phenytoin sodium.
4. prednisolone.
(1) (2) (3)
NDEB released questions part 2 set 12
A 20 year old female patient is suspected of having bulimia. Which of the following signs will help confirm the diagnosis?
1. Enamel erosion of maxillary anterior teeth.
2. Enlargement of the thyroid gland.
3. Calluses on the dorsum of the fingers.
4. Bulky clothing to disguise weight loss.
All of the above
NDEB released questions part 2 set 12
Enlargement of the thyroid gland can be caused by
insufficient iodine.NDEB released questions part 2 set 14
Gingivectomy is indicated for
1. pseudopockets.
2. suprabony pockets.
3. fibrotie gingival enlargements.
4. infrabony pockets.
(1) (2) (3)
NDEB released questions set 5
Enlargement of the thyroid gland can be caused by
insufficient iodine.NDEB released questions set 6
Which of the following is/are common to both gingival and periodontal pockets?
1. Apical migration of junctional epithelium.
2. Fibrotic enlargement of marginal tissue.
3. Bleeding upon probing.
4. Increased depth upon probing.
(4) only
NDEB released questions set 9
Gingival enlargement may result from the administration of
1. nifedipine.
2. cyclosporine.
3. phenytoin sodium.
4. prednisolone.
(1) (2) (3)
NDEB released questions set 10
Which of the following diseases may cause an enlargement of the jaws, development of diastemas and/or a poorly fitting denture?
Paget’s disease.NDEB released questions set 10
Enlargement of the gingiva, described as idiopathic fibromatosis, is best described as
hyperplasia.Planets 35
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