Are You an Expert on Benign Salivary Gland Tumors?
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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?

  • Muco-epidermoid carcinoma (correct)
  • Adenoid cystic carcinoma
  • Acinic cell carcinoma
  • Adenocarcinoma

    • 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)

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