Comparison Of Benign And Malignant Salivary Gland Tumor

Question 1

Growth rate of benign ad malignant

Answer 1

B = slow
M = varied, usually rapid

Question 2

Ulceration of benign and malignant

Answer 2

B = no
M = yes

Question 3

Fixation of benign and malignant

Answer 3

B = no
M - yes

Question 4

Facial nerve palsy of benign and malignant

Answer 4

B = no
M = yes

Question 5

Encapsulated for benign and malignant

Answer 5

B = yes
M = no

Question 6

Natural history of benign and malignant

Answer 6

B = slow growth
M = slow to rapid growth

Question 7

Metastasis of benign and malignant

Answer 7

B = no
M = yes

Question 8

Metastasis for benign and malignant

Answer 8

B = no
M = yes

Question 9

Treatment for benign and malignant

Answer 9

B = local excision
M = surgery with or without radiation

Question 10

% frequency and malignancy

Parotid gland

Answer 10

%F = 65
%M = 25

Question 11

% frequency and malignancy

Submandibular gland

Answer 11

%F = 10
%M = 40

Question 12

% frequency and malignancy

Sublingual gland

Answer 12

%F = <1
%M = 90

Question 13

% frequency and malignancy

Minor salivary gland

Answer 13

%F = 25
%M = 50