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In which one of the following salivary gland tumors, the tumor is composed of ” intermediate cells” histologically?

(A) Adenoid cystic carcinoma

(B) Mucoepidermoid carcinoma

(C) Pleomorphic adenoma

(D) Warthin’s tumour

Submitted By: Ali Uppal


The following are the high grade salivary gland malignancies, EXCEPT________?

(A) Basal cell adenocarcinoma

(B) Mucoepidermoid carcinoma

(C) Adenoid Cystic carcinoma

(D) Salivary duct carcinoma

Submitted By: Ali Uppal


Which of the following salivary gland tumors has highest rate of malignant transformation?

(A) Patrotid

(B) Submanidbular

(C) Sublingual

(D) Minor

Submitted By: Ali Uppal


The following are the high grade salivary gland malignancies, EXCEPT______________?

(A) Basal cell adenocarcinoma

(B) Mucoepidermoid carcinoma

(C) Adenoid Cystic carcinoma

(D) Salivary duct carcinoma

Submitted By: Ali Uppal


Sjogren’s syndrome affects_____________?

(A) Exocrine glands

(B) Paracrine glands

(C) Endocrine glands

(D) Autocrine glands

Submitted By: Ali Uppal


Intra Oral pleomorphic adenoma usually occurs in_______________?

(A) Buccal mucosa

(B) Upper lip

(C) Floor of the mouth

(D) Palate

Submitted By: Ali Uppal


Which of the following statements about sjogren’s syndrome is incorrect______________?

(A) MRI shows salt and pepper appearance

(B) Lacrimal gland enlargement is common

(C) Minor salivary gland biopsy is diagnostic test

(D) Pilocarpine is the most useful and convenient drug in its treatment

Submitted By: Ali Uppal


In Xerostomia the salivary pH is_______________?

(A) Unaffected

(B) Low

(C) High

(D) Increased in morning & decrease in day

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Salivary duct calculi______________?

(A) produce pain on eating

(B) Are commonest in the parotid ducts

(C) Are common cause of acute parotitis

(D) Are associated with hypercaleaemic states

Submitted By: Ali Uppal


Saliva is increased by_____________?

(A) Cholinergic drugs

(B) Anticholinergic drugs

(C) Andrenergic drugs

(D) None of the above

Submitted By: Ali Uppal