Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry · 2016
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
- Chronic lymphadenitis
- Cyst of the gland
- Glandular tuberculosis
- Adenocarcinoma
- Mixed tumour
Correct answer
Adenocarcinoma
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