Lec 9: Salivary Gland Lesions 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Most tumors arise in what gland?
A
parotid because its the largest gland. Usually benign
2
Q
The bigger the gland the more likely it will be
A
benign
3
Q
The smaller the gland the more likely it will be
A
malignant
4
Q
Most common benign salivary gland tumor?
A
Pleomorphic adenoma
5
Q
Swelling on hard palate could this be canalicular adenoma?
A
NO
6
Q
canalicular adenoma
A
upper lip
7
Q
Sweelin on parotid is
A
basal cell adenoma
8
Q
Most common malignant salivary tumor (n the US)?
A
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
