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WorksheetsSalivary Gland Pathologies-Revision
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 8mins
A 35-year-old female presents with a history of a painless, soft, fluctuant recurrent swelling on the lower lip. The patient has lip biting habit. Upon examination, the lesion is bluish in color and measures approximately 1 cm in diameter. What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?
Pleomorphic adenoma
Ranula
Mucocele
Sialolithiasis
Salivary gland cyst
A 40-year-old male presents with a history of recurrent painful swelling of the submandibular gland, particularly associated with meals. The swelling subsides after a few hours. Upon palpation, a firm mass is detected in the floor of the mouth. Radiographic examination shows a radiopaque structure in the region of the submandibular duct. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Acute sialadenitis
Chronic sialadenitis
Sialolithiasis
Sjögren’s syndrome
Necrotising sialometaplasia
Draw an arrow on Myoepithelial cells
What is the difference between mucous retention cyst and mucous extravasation phenomenon
A 30-year-old male presents with a firm, painful swelling of the palate that developed rapidly over the last few weeks. The lesion ulcerates and exhibits necrotic tissue in the center. Biopsy shows ischemic necrosis of the salivary gland acini and squamous metaplasia of the ductal epithelium without evidence of malignancy. What is the diagnosis in your opinion
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