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Diagnostic Insights into Fibrous Lesions and Hyperplasia in Connective Tissue

Explore the intricacies of connective tissue lesions in this focused assessment. Delve into the pathology and histological aspects, enhancing your diagnostic skills and understanding of tissue disorders. Ideal for medical...

Questions: 17 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question 1
What is Focal Fibrous Hyperplasia (Irritation Fibroma)?

- A genetic condition resulting in the abnormal growth of nerve tissue that can lead to tumors in various parts of the body.

- A benign tumor composed of abnormal growth of blood vessels in response to chronic inflammation.

-Focal Fibrous Hyperplasia (Irritation Fibroma) ¡Hyperplasia of fibrous connective tissue that evolves in response to chronic irritation in which extensive production of collagen resembling scar tissue exists ¡Cheek, lip biting, denture irritation ¡Soft tissues in the plane of the occlusalline ¡Gingiva, lips, buccalmucosa, borders of the tongue ¡Will not spontaneously resolve, excision

- An autoimmune disorder involving the hyperplasia of skin cells in the epidermis, leading to thick, scaly patches on the skin.

Sample Question 2
What is a Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma?

-A form of abnormal growth in the gastrointestinal tract

-A type of chronic skin condition

-Type of benign tumor found in the brain

-Gingival nodule consisting of a reactive hyperplasia of connective tissue containing focal areas of bone -Common in women of reproductive years -Originates from the periodontal ligament -Irritants stimulate the fibroblast, which also have osteogenicand cementogenicpotential -Smooth w/ normal coloration or may have surface ulceration -Radiographs reveal radiopacitieswithin the fibroma -Treatment includes excision and SC/RP to remove irritants from within the sulcus

Sample Question 3
What is Inflammatory Fibrous Hyperplasia?

?A proliferation of fibrous connective tissues with an associated chronic inflammation in response ?AKA EpulisFissuratum ?linear folds of tissue in the vestibule where the denture sits ?Caused by ill-fitting dentures with overextended flanges

A viral infection causing abnormal tissue growth

An autoimmune disorder affecting the gums

A type of bacterial infection in the oral cavity

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