Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2014
A 50-year-old patient complains of dryness and burning sensation in the mouth, pain during eating, taste perversion. The symptoms occurred a week ago after taking the course of antibiotics for acute bronchitis. Objectively: oral mucosa is covered with patches of white caseous deposit. The deposit can be easily removed when scraped, revealing hyperemic areas of mucous membrane. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Chronic recurrent aphthous stomatitis
- Lichen planus
- Leukoplakia
- Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis
- Chronic hyperplastic candidiasis
Correct answer
Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis
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