SALIVARY GLANDS

Which of the following is NOT a major salivary gland?
a. Parotid
b. Submandibular
c. Submucosa
d. Sublingual

• A

• B

• C

• D

he most common tumor of the salivary glands is:
a. Basal cell adenoma
b. Pleomorphic adenoma
c. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
d. Warthin's tumor

• A

• B

• C

• D

What percentage of pleomorphic adenomas occur in the parotid gland?

a. 50%
b. 70%
c. 85%
d. 95%

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which histopathologic feature is NOT associated with basal cell adenoma?
a. Solid pattern
b. Papillary structures
c. Tubular/trabecular structures
d. Membranous type

• A

• B

• C

• D

The lymphoid stroma in Warthin's tumor often includes:
a. Fibrous tissue
b. Germinal centers
c. Mucous acini
d. Myoepithelial cells

• A

• B

• C

• D

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is primarily associated with which genetic rearrangement?

a. MYB rearrangement
b. MAML2 rearrangement
c. NR4A2 mutation
d. TP53 mutation

• A

• B

• C

• D

A slow-growing salivary gland tumor with high-grade malignancy causing facial nerve paralysis is likely:
a. Pleomorphic adenoma
b. Acinic cell carcinoma
c. Adenoid cystic carcinoma
d. Warthin's tumor

• A

• B

• C

• D

The most common site for basal cell adenoma is:
a. Sublingual gland
b. Minor salivary glands
c. Parotid gland
d. Submandibular gland

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which diagnostic marker is positive in adenoid cystic carcinoma?
a. S-100
b. CD117
c. DOG1
d. Cytokeratin 20

• A

• B

• C

• D

Warthin's tumor is commonly found in:
a. Minor salivary glands
b. Submandibular gland
c. Parotid gland
d. Sublingual gland

• A

• B

• C

• D