Quiz #6 Salivary Gland Diseases And Cysts Of The Jaw And Neck

Question 1

It is a rare condition wherein there is infection of the salivary glands. It affects neonates as a result of transplacental infection.

Answer 1

Cytomegaloviral Sialadenitis

Question 2

These are infections of the salivary glands due to overgrowth of microorganisms secondary to decrease salivary flow.

Answer 2

Bacterial Sialadenitis

Question 3

Also known as Endemic Parotitis, is an acute viral sialadenitis primarily affecting the parotid glands.

Answer 3

Mumps

Question 4

These are prime examples of reactive conditions resulting to salivary gland diseases.

Mumps

Cytomegaloviral Sialadenitis

Bacterial Sialadenitis

Sarcoidosis

all of the above

none of the above

Answer 4

None OTA

Question 5

It is a disease involving abnormal collections of inflammatory cells that forms lumps known as granulomata.

Answer 5

Sarcoidosis

Question 6

Also known as a mixed tumor. Most common site is the palate and the ear.

Answer 6

Pleomorphic Adenoma

Question 7

Etiology is unknown and it appears as a movable, round or oval, normal colored sub-mucosal mass measuring less than 3 cm in diameter.

Answer 7

Basal Cell Adenoma

Question 8

The cause is not well understood, although certain chromosomal alterations and gene mutations have been identified.

Answer 8

Myoepithelioma

Question 9

It is the most common type of salivary gland tumor.

Answer 9

Sebaceous Adenoma

Question 10

All are examples of benign salivary gland tumors EXCEPT.

Pleomorphic Adenoma

Basal Cell Adenoma

Myoephithelioma

Sebaceous adenoma

all of the above

none of the above

Answer 10

None OTA

Question 11

It is the prime example of an Odontogenic Cyst.

Periapical cyst

Lateral periodontal cyst

Dentigerous cyst

Eruption cyst

all of the above

Answer 11

All

Question 12

Usually associated with impacted 3rd molars and canines. It is second most common odontogenic cysts.

Answer 12

Dentigerous cyst

Question 13

This is the most common type of jaw cysts, they are usually asymptomatic and are preceded by a granulomatus formation.

Answer 13

Periapical cyst

Question 14

They pathogenically linked to the gingival cyst of the adult. Most common sites are the mandibular premolar, cupid regions and occasionally the incisor area.

Answer 14

Lateral Periodontal Cyst

Question 15

Characterized by a dome shaped raised swelling in the mucosa of the alveolar ridge. Associated with an emerging crown of a dentition.

Answer 15

Eruption cyst

Question 16

Traditionally described as a fissural cyst between the maxillary lateral incisor and the canine teeth.

Answer 16

Globulomaxillary cyst

Question 17

It is a type of cyst that is located within the palatal soft tissues. A relatively symmetric swelling in the anterior region of the palatal midline.

Answer 17

Nasopalatine duct cyst

Question 18

These are examples of Odontogenic cysts.

Globumaxillary cyst

Nasolabial cyst

Median Mandibular cyst

Nasopalatine duct cyst

all of the above

none of the above

Answer 18

None

Question 19

These are cysts of the soft tissues of the upper lip. Treatment of choice is excision.

Answer 19

Nasolabial cyst

Question 20

This type of cyst occurs predominantly on the central portion of the lower jaw. Clinically asymptomatic and seldom produce expansion of the cortical plates of the bone.

Answer 20

Median Mandibular cyst