Chapter·ENTDiseases of the Oral Cavity and Salivary Glands

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1

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

AChemotherapy

BLocal excision with 2mm margin

CLocal excision with 5mm margin

DRadiotherapy

2

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

AOnly statements a and c are correct

BOnly statements a, c, and d are correct

CAll statements are correct

DOnly statements b and d are correct

3

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?

A48%

B12%

C24%

D3%

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