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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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In infants, hemangioma affects what areas:
  1. Lips, tongue, and buccal mucosa
  2. Buccal mucosa, stomach, and pharynx
  3. Lips, tongue, and pharynx
  4. Buccal mucosa, esophagus, and lips
Explanation
Answer: A - In infants, hemangioma affects the lips, tongue, and buccal mucosa due to the proliferation of blood vessels during the first two weeks of birth. The development of the tumor is independent of the child’s growth. The tumor is benign and usually involutes on its own.
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