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The following can be in your differential diagnosis for this lesion EXCEPT:

A 9 year old male with no prior history of dental restorative work presents with this solitary lesion that he claims has been present for at least three years. According to the patient and his parents the lesion has not increased in size or changed in color.  What is the most likely clinical diagnosis?

A biopsy was performed.  The diagnosis is a tumor which is the most common malignant tumor in minor salivary glands.   

What is the cause of this lesion?

A 67-year-old female presents with these oral lesions (first slide). Which of the following should be considered in the differential diagnosis.

Based on the clinical findings, which diagnosis should be considered most likely?

What is your diagnosis for this lesion found on routine radiographs in two different middle-aged African American female patients? The teeth in the area are vital.

What test can you perform in the office to narrow your diagnosis?

A cylinder contains 500-mL of Nitrogen gas at 1.96 atm and a constant temperature. What volume will the nitrogen occupy if the pressure is increased to 2.75atm?   Type all the work Show equation used  Answer should be clear, have correct significant figures, and contain the correct unit. 

This area on the buccal mucosa was discovered on routine oral exam in this patient.   A similar lesion was also present on the buccal mucosa on the other side of the mouth. On examination, the lesion disappears when you stretch the buccal mucosa. What is the most likely diagnosis?