173Oral Pathology and MedicineMedium
A 50 year old obese man complains of several recent abscesses in the gingiva with loosening of teeth. He also suffers from itching of skin and polyuria. The most probable etiology is________?
AVitamin A deficiency
BDiabetes mellitus
CScurvy
DMyxoedema
Correct answer
B. Diabetes mellitus
Explanation
The correct answer is Diabetes mellitus.