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Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2012

A 56-year-old man complains of pain in the left parotidomasticatory region, progressing face asymmetry that was noticed a month ago. Objectively: left-sided paresis of mimic muscles. To the fore of earflap there is an ill-defined infiltration, the skin above it is tense and cyanotic; left lymph nodes are enlarged. Opening of mouth is limited down to 2,5 cm. The left parotid duct doesn't excrete saliva. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Mixed tumour
  2. Adenocarcinoma
  3. Chronic lymphadenitis
  4. Glandular tuberculosis
  5. Cyst of the gland
Correct answer

Adenocarcinoma

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