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Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing survival in salivary gland tumors?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing survival in salivary gland tumors?
- Distant metastases
- Stage
- Tumor size (correct)
- Radiation sensitivity
When is radiation usually reserved for in salivary gland tumors?
When is radiation usually reserved for in salivary gland tumors?
- Tumors with skin involvement
- Tumors with facial nerve paralysis
- Tumors that cannot be completely resected (correct)
- Tumors with distant metastases
What is sialolithiasis?
What is sialolithiasis?
- A type of Salivary Gland Tumor
- Calcified organic matter in the secretory system of salivary glands (correct)
- A disease caused by anticholinergic medications
- A tumor with extensive lymphatic invasion
What percentage of sialoliths occur in the submandibular gland according to the text?
What percentage of sialoliths occur in the submandibular gland according to the text?
What is the most common site for acinic cell carcinoma?
What is the most common site for acinic cell carcinoma?
Which of the following is true about the treatment of acinic cell carcinoma?
Which of the following is true about the treatment of acinic cell carcinoma?
What is the prognosis of acinic cell carcinoma compared to other salivary gland carcinomas?
What is the prognosis of acinic cell carcinoma compared to other salivary gland carcinomas?
Why is radiation as the sole treatment ineffective for acinic cell carcinoma?
Why is radiation as the sole treatment ineffective for acinic cell carcinoma?
Which salivary gland tumor is most commonly bilateral or multifocal?
Which salivary gland tumor is most commonly bilateral or multifocal?
What is a significant characteristic of Warthin’s tumor that helps in its treatment?
What is a significant characteristic of Warthin’s tumor that helps in its treatment?
What is the most common type of malignancy found in salivary tumors?
What is the most common type of malignancy found in salivary tumors?
Which factor suggests invasion of masseter or pterygoid muscles in salivary gland neoplasms?
Which factor suggests invasion of masseter or pterygoid muscles in salivary gland neoplasms?
