Which of the following is not a premalignant lesion / condition:-: (A) Chronic hyperophic candidiasis, (B) Oral submucosal fibrosis, (C) Lichen planus, (D) Leukoplakia
Answer is A. Chronic hyperophic candidiasis is a long term infection of candida seen in the middle aged male patients, smokers. There is a membrane formation, But its not a premalignant condition. Premalignant lesion: Oral submucous fibrosis Lichen planus Leukoplakia (MC premalignant lesion seen in smokers & tobacco chewers)