16 Questions
Which of the following symptoms is associated with soft tissue tumors in the oral cavity?
Difficulty in breathing
What is the characteristic of a benign soft tissue tumor based on the duration and mode of onset?
Long duration and slow growth
Which examination method is not informative in evaluating soft tissue tumors of the oral cavity?
Laboratory blood tests
What might indicate a malignant soft tissue tumor in the oral cavity based on the patient's complaint?
Painless swelling has become painful
Which of the following is a symptom associated with the lump in the oral cavity?
Tenderness
What is an indication of progress of the swelling in soft tissue tumors of the oral cavity?
Change in character of lesion such as ulceration or fluctuation
Which imaging technique is most useful for detecting bony tumors and determining their dimensions and extension?
MRI
What is the main limitation of using plain radiographs to determine the extent of bone destruction?
Underestimates 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?
To determine the nature of the lesion
Why should biopsy collection be performed at the edge and centre of the lesion?
To minimize contamination of normal tissue
Which technique is useful for detecting pulmonary metastasis in patients with suspected bone tumors?
Bone scan
What are the contraindications for performing a biopsy?
When acute virulent pyogenic infection is present
What lab investigations are important in diagnosing brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism?
Serum levels of calcium, phosphorus, and alkaline phosphatase
"Pulsating lesions (those of vascular nature)" is a contraindication for which procedure?
Biopsy
What is the main goal of treatment for bone tumors?
Preservation of the normal tissue as possible
What should be evaluated before surgical management of bone tumors?
The nature of the lesion in detail
Test your knowledge of tumors in the oral cavity, covering topics such as clinical examination, radiographic evaluation, and distinguishing between benign and malignant tumors based on characteristics like duration, growth rate, and pain. This quiz is based on content from B.Sc., M.Sc., and PhD programs in Dentistry at Pharos University and Alexandria University.
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