Question 253 · LDEK · Benign tumors

Which of the above-mentioned tumours developing in the head area are semi-malicious:

1) ameloblastoma;
2) myxoma;
3) odontoma;
4) fibroma;
5) papilloma;
6) pleomorphic adenoma.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1, 3, 4.
  2. B. 1, 2, 6.
  3. C. 3, 4, 5.
  4. D. 1, 2, 4, 6.
  5. E. 2, 4.
Hint

Semi-malignant tumors are histologically benign but infiltrate locally and recur; which listed lesions lack a complete capsule?

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