Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2014
A 9-year-old child has multiple lesions of the oral mucosa in form of small painful hyperemic sores with a white deposit in the center; enlarged and painful submandibular lymph nodes. Microscopic examination of the affected region revealed a superficial defect covered by fibrin; edematic and hyperemic submucosa with inflammatory infiltration. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Herpetic stomatitis
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- Catarrhal gingivitis
- Aphthous stomatitis
- Hypertrophic stomatitis
Correct answer
Aphthous stomatitis
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