Salivary Gland MCQs | Level IDentistry MCQs Oral Pathology MCQs 0% Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 123456789101112131415 Salivary Gland Disease | Level I 1 / 15 The most appropriate initial imaging for suspected salivary stone is MRI Ultrasound Sialogram CT scan Ultrasound is first-line - no radiation, can visualize stones, assess duct dilation, and guide procedures. 2 / 15 A woman with dry eyes, dry mouth, joint pain. Most likely diagnosis? Lymphoma Arthritis Sjögren's syndrome IgG4 disease Sjögren's syndrome - autoimmune condition affecting salivary and lacrimal glands. Associated with positive SSA/Ro antibodies. 3 / 15 The most common complication of submandibular stone removal is Duct stricture Lingual nerve injury Infection Bleeding Lingual nerve injury is most common due to close anatomical relationship in floor of mouth. 4 / 15 A 45-year-old presents with a painless, slowly growing mass in the parotid. What is the most common benign tumor? Warthin tumor Basal cell adenoma Oncocytoma Pleomorphic adenoma Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign tumor (80% of benign parotid tumors). Typically presents as painless, slow-growing mobile mass. 5 / 15 The most reliable test for Sjögren's syndrome diagnosis is Salivary flow Minor gland biopsy Schirmer test Anti-SSA antibodies Minor salivary gland biopsy showing focal lymphocytic sialadenitis has highest specificity for diagnosis. 6 / 15 Patient develops xerostomia after starting new medication. Most likely class? Antihypertensives Antidepressants Antibiotics Anticholinergics Anticholinergics are most common cause of drug-induced xerostomia through muscarinic blockade. 7 / 15 Child presents with bilateral painful parotid swelling. Most likely cause? Stones Juvenile recurrent parotitis Viral sialadenitis Bacterial infection Viral sialadenitis (commonly mumps) is most common cause of bilateral parotid swelling in children. 8 / 15 A patient with HIV presents with bilateral parotid enlargement. The most likely underlying pathology is Bacterial infection Viral sialadenitis Lymphoma Lymphoepithelial cysts HIV-associated lymphoepithelial cysts are common in HIV. Presents as bilateral, painless parotid enlargement. 9 / 15 A 50-year-old man has painful submandibular swelling during meals. Most likely diagnosis? Tumor Sialolithiasis Sialadenitis Ranula Sialolithiasis most commonly affects submandibular gland (80-90%) due to tortuous duct and calcium-rich secretions. 10 / 15 Patient presents with rapidly growing parotid mass and facial weakness. Most concerning for? Mucoepidermoid carcinoma Adenoid cystic carcinoma Warthin tumor Pleomorphic adenoma Facial nerve involvement, rapid growth, pain, and fixation strongly suggest malignancy. Requires immediate biopsy. 11 / 15 The most common malignant tumor of minor salivary glands is Adenoid cystic Squamous cell Acinic cell Mucoepidermoid Adenoid cystic carcinoma is most common in minor glands, especially palate. Known for perineural invasion. 12 / 15 Which of the following conditions may require immediate surgical treatment? Ranula Viral sialadenitis Sialolithiasis Deep lobe abscess Deep lobe parotid abscess can spread to parapharyngeal space causing airway compromise. Treatment includes broad spectrum antibiotics and drainage. 13 / 15 During parotidectomy, which structure most reliably identifies the facial nerve trunk? Styloid process Retromandibular vein Tragal pointer Digastric muscle The tragal pointer is a reliable landmark - facial nerve is 1-2cm deep and anterior to it, lying just inferior to the tympanomastoid suture. 14 / 15 The most concerning feature of malignant transformation in pleomorphic adenoma is Pain Facial weakness Firmness Rapid growth Rapid growth in longstanding pleomorphic adenoma suggests malignant transformation (carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma). 15 / 15 Patient post-radiation with severe dry mouth. Best initial treatment? Antibiotics Pilocarpine Surgery Artificial saliva Pilocarpine stimulates residual salivary function. Start with salivary substitutes and maintain oral hygiene. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter 0% Restart quiz
