Salivary Gland Tumors — MCQs

Pleomorphic adenomas arising from the minor salivary glands can be treated with

Which of the following statements about parotid tumors are correct? a) Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common variety b) Malignant disease is the most common variety c) Facial nerve involvement indicates malignancy d) Superficial parotidectomy is the treatment of choice

A 26-year-old male presents to the outpatient department with a discrete thyroid swelling. On neck ultrasound, an isolated cystic swelling of the gland is seen. What is the risk of malignancy associated with this finding?

Which of the following statements about pleomorphic adenoma is false?

A patient presents with a gradually progressive, painless mass persisting for 10 years. The mass is firm to nodular and shows variable consistency within different areas of the swelling. What is the most probable diagnosis?

Which of the following is false about parotid tumor

Which of the following is the initial investigation of choice for a patient presenting with a solitary nodule of the thyroid?

Most common site for mucoepidermoid carcinoma is

What is the most common malignant tumor of the parotid gland?

A 45-year-old patient complained of pain on one side of the neck. She is afraid of eating food as it worsens the pain. An ultrasound of the salivary glands is shown below. What is the most likely diagnosis?