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What is the most common benign salivary gland tumor, and what percentage of tumors does it make up?
What is the most common benign salivary gland tumor, and what percentage of tumors does it make up?
- Pleomorphic salivary adenoma, 80% (correct)
- Adenoid cystic carcinoma, 80%
- Muco-epidermoid carcinoma, 50%
- Acinic cell carcinoma, 60%
Which malignant salivary tumor is common in both adults and children and has the most favorable outcome?
Which malignant salivary tumor is common in both adults and children and has the most favorable outcome?
- Muco-epidermoid carcinoma (correct)
- Adenoid cystic carcinoma
- Acinic cell carcinoma
- Adenocarcinoma
What is the preferred management for pleomorphic salivary adenomas and why?
What is the preferred management for pleomorphic salivary adenomas and why?
- Chemotherapy, to shrink the tumor
- Radiation therapy, to avoid surgery
- Observation, as these tumors are usually harmless
- Surgical excision, due to the potential for malignant transformation (correct)
