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Which of the following symptoms is associated with soft tissue tumors in the oral cavity?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with soft tissue tumors in the oral cavity?
- Joint pain
- Loss of appetite
- Difficulty in breathing (correct)
- Nasal congestion
What is the characteristic of a benign soft tissue tumor based on the duration and mode of onset?
What is the characteristic of a benign soft tissue tumor based on the duration and mode of onset?
- Abnormal sensations like anesthesia
- Long duration and slow growth (correct)
- No pain
- Short duration and fast growth
Which examination method is not informative in evaluating soft tissue tumors of the oral cavity?
Which examination method is not informative in evaluating soft tissue tumors of the oral cavity?
- History taking
- Clinical examination
- Radiographic evaluation
- Laboratory blood tests (correct)
What might indicate a malignant soft tissue tumor in the oral cavity based on the patient's complaint?
What might indicate a malignant soft tissue tumor in the oral cavity based on the patient's complaint?
Which of the following is a symptom associated with the lump in the oral cavity?
Which of the following is a symptom associated with the lump in the oral cavity?
What is an indication of progress of the swelling in soft tissue tumors of the oral cavity?
What is an indication of progress of the swelling in soft tissue tumors of the oral cavity?
Which imaging technique is most useful for detecting bony tumors and determining their dimensions and extension?
Which imaging technique is most useful for detecting bony tumors and determining their dimensions and extension?
What is the main limitation of using plain radiographs to determine the extent of bone destruction?
What is the main limitation of using plain radiographs to determine the extent of bone destruction?
What is the main purpose of PET (positron emission tomography) and SPECT (single photon emission computerized tomography) in the management of bone tumors?
What is the main purpose of PET (positron emission tomography) and SPECT (single photon emission computerized tomography) in the management of bone tumors?
Why should biopsy collection be performed at the edge and centre of the lesion?
Why should biopsy collection be performed at the edge and centre of the lesion?
Which technique is useful for detecting pulmonary metastasis in patients with suspected bone tumors?
Which technique is useful for detecting pulmonary metastasis in patients with suspected bone tumors?
What are the contraindications for performing a biopsy?
What are the contraindications for performing a biopsy?
What lab investigations are important in diagnosing brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism?
What lab investigations are important in diagnosing brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism?
"Pulsating lesions (those of vascular nature)" is a contraindication for which procedure?
"Pulsating lesions (those of vascular nature)" is a contraindication for which procedure?
What is the main goal of treatment for bone tumors?
What is the main goal of treatment for bone tumors?
What should be evaluated before surgical management of bone tumors?
What should be evaluated before surgical management of bone tumors?
