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21. Spindle cell carinoma is a variant of_____________?

A. Pleomorphic Adenoma
B. Adenoid cystic carcinoma
C. Basal cell carcinoma
D. Squamous cell carcinoma

22. Commonest site for ectopic salivary gland tumour is_______________?

A. Tongue
B. Cheek
C. Palate
D. Neck

23. Chemical mumps’ is synonymous with_____________?

A. Epidemic parotitis
B. Iodine mumps
C. Nutritional mumps
D. Nonspecific mumps

24. 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

25. In Xerostomia the salivary pH is_______________?

A. Unaffected
B. Low
C. High
D. Increased in morning & decrease in day

26. 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

27. Intra Oral pleomorphic adenoma usually occurs in_______________?

A. Buccal mucosa
B. Upper lip
C. Floor of the mouth
D. Palate

28. Sjogren’s syndrome affects_____________?

A. Exocrine glands
B. Paracrine glands
C. Endocrine glands
D. Autocrine glands

29. 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

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

A. Patrotid
B. Submanidbular
C. Sublingual
D. Minor