Study the image of the tongue in Figure 11.24, then answer the following questions: 1. Based on the image, would your initial impression be to classify the tissue on the tip of the tongue as infl...

Study the image of the tongue in Figure 11.24, then answer the following questions:

1.
Based on the image, would your initial impression be to classify the tissue on the tip of the tongue as infl ammatory, developmental, or traumatic? Why would you make this classifi cation?

2.
Is the noted tissue change sessile or pedunculated (stalk-like) in appearance?

3.
Is the noted tissue change possibly vascular? Why or why not?

4.
What would be a good way to evaluate this tissue for a vascular component?

5.
Do you think that the tissue change is one that is new or long-term?

6.
What would be your opinion of the possible etiology?

7.
How do you think this tissue would appear microscopically?