Oral medicine: lichen planus: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Oral medicine: lichen planus

Sample item

What oral appearance is typical of reticular lichen planus?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Lacy white striae on buccal mucosa

Reticular oral lichen planus commonly presents with Wickham striae, a lace-like white pattern often on the buccal mucosa. Erosive forms can be painful and require follow-up.

Option by option

  • A. Honey-colored crusts

    Honey-colored crusts suggest impetigo.

  • B. Lacy white striae on buccal mucosa (correct)

    Correct. Wickham striae are characteristic of reticular lichen planus.

  • C. Wipeable creamy plaques

    Wipeable plaques suggest candidiasis.

  • D. Pearly umbilicated papules

    Umbilicated papules suggest molluscum contagiosum.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is B, Lacy white striae on buccal mucosa. Reticular oral lichen planus commonly presents with Wickham striae, a lace-like white pattern often on the buccal mucosa.

Why is "Honey-colored crusts" not the answer?

Honey-colored crusts suggest impetigo.

Why is "Wipeable creamy plaques" not the answer?

Wipeable plaques suggest candidiasis.

Why is "Pearly umbilicated papules" not the answer?

Umbilicated papules suggest molluscum contagiosum.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Oral medicine: lichen planus in Dentistry. Erosive forms can be painful and require follow-up.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Oral medicine: lichen planus?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.