The most strongly implicated premalignant condition of the oral cavity is:: (A) Fordyce spots, (B) Erythroplakia, (C) Median rhomboid glossitis, (D) Erythema multiforme
Answer is B. Ans. (b) ErythroplakiaRef: Bailey and Love Page 707* Red mucosal plaques* MC in the soft palate and Tonsillar pillars.*There is increased malignant potential, all erythroplakia lesions must be biopsied.* Higher risk - 17 times of malignant potential.