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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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Multiple neurofibromas may indicate:
  1. Downs syndrome
  2. Von Reckling-Hausen’s disease
  3. Trisomy 18
  4. Treacher Collins syndrome
Explanation
Answer: B - Neurofibroma may indicate Von Reckling-Hausen’s disease. The neurofibroma is firm and encapsulated. It develops from the proliferation of Schwann cells on the tongue, buccal mucosa, palate, and vestibule in which up to 15 percent may become malignant.
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