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Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2011

A 57-year-old patient complains of a tumor in the left parotid region, which appeared 3 years ago. Over the past six months, the tumor has increased significantly. Objectively: there is a non-mobile lobulated tumour in the left parotid region, palpation causes minor pain reaction. The skin over the tumour plicates easily, its upper part has well-defined margins, the bottom part grows into the depth of gland. The tumour is 3x2,5 cm large. What is your provisional diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Cyst
  2. Chronic parotitis
  3. Pleomorphic adenoma
  4. Fibroma
  5. Parotid gland carcinoma
Correct answer

Pleomorphic adenoma

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