Question 250 · LDEK · Salivary gland diseases
Choose correct sentences regarding the pleomorphic adenoma:
- A. it is called the ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ due to its sneaky growth.
- B. it derives most often from small salivary glandules.
- C. we distinguish two types: high and low grade.
- D. it is encapsulated, with cracks, which is highly disadvantageous in terms of treatment.
- E. it occurs mainly in males between 40 and 70 years of age.
Hint
Recall why simple enucleation of a 'mixed tumor' is followed by recurrence — look at the nature of its capsule.
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