Question

Benign tumor of gingiva:

• A. Lymphoma
• B. SCC
• C. Melanoma
• D. Papilloma

Hint:

Papilloma = Benign epithelial growthLymphoma, SCC, and Melanoma are malignant lesions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding Gingival Tumors.
Tumors of the gingiva may be benign or malignantBenign tumors are slow-growing, localized, and non-invasiveMalignant tumors show rapid growth, invasion, and potential metastasis
Step 2: Analysis of Options.
(A) Lymphoma — A malignant neoplasm of lymphoid tissue
(B) SCC (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) — A malignant epithelial tumor commonly seen in the oral cavity
(C) Melanoma — A highly aggressive malignant tumor of melanocytes
(D) Papilloma — A benign epithelial tumor caused by HPV, presenting as a painless, exophytic growth
Step 3: Conclusion.
Among the given options, only papilloma is a benign tumor of the gingiva