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 common malignant tumor of minor salivary glands is Squamous cell Acinic cell Adenoid cystic Mucoepidermoid Adenoid cystic carcinoma is most common in minor glands, especially palate. Known for perineural invasion. 2 / 15 The most common complication of submandibular stone removal is Bleeding Infection Duct stricture Lingual nerve injury Lingual nerve injury is most common due to close anatomical relationship in floor of mouth. 3 / 15 During parotidectomy, which structure most reliably identifies the facial nerve trunk? Styloid process Tragal pointer Digastric muscle Retromandibular vein The tragal pointer is a reliable landmark - facial nerve is 1-2cm deep and anterior to it, lying just inferior to the tympanomastoid suture. 4 / 15 Child presents with bilateral painful parotid swelling. Most likely cause? Bacterial infection Juvenile recurrent parotitis Viral sialadenitis Stones Viral sialadenitis (commonly mumps) is most common cause of bilateral parotid swelling in children. 5 / 15 Which of the following conditions may require immediate surgical treatment? Sialolithiasis Ranula Viral sialadenitis Deep lobe abscess Deep lobe parotid abscess can spread to parapharyngeal space causing airway compromise. Treatment includes broad spectrum antibiotics and drainage. 6 / 15 A 50-year-old man has painful submandibular swelling during meals. Most likely diagnosis? Sialolithiasis Ranula Sialadenitis Tumor Sialolithiasis most commonly affects submandibular gland (80-90%) due to tortuous duct and calcium-rich secretions. 7 / 15 A 45-year-old presents with a painless, slowly growing mass in the parotid. What is the most common benign tumor? Pleomorphic adenoma Basal cell adenoma Warthin tumor Oncocytoma Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign tumor (80% of benign parotid tumors). Typically presents as painless, slow-growing mobile mass. 8 / 15 Patient presents with rapidly growing parotid mass and facial weakness. Most concerning for? Warthin tumor Mucoepidermoid carcinoma Adenoid cystic carcinoma Pleomorphic adenoma Facial nerve involvement, rapid growth, pain, and fixation strongly suggest malignancy. Requires immediate biopsy. 9 / 15 Patient develops xerostomia after starting new medication. Most likely class? Antidepressants Antihypertensives Anticholinergics Antibiotics Anticholinergics are most common cause of drug-induced xerostomia through muscarinic blockade. 10 / 15 A patient with HIV presents with bilateral parotid enlargement. The most likely underlying pathology is Lymphoma Lymphoepithelial cysts Bacterial infection Viral sialadenitis HIV-associated lymphoepithelial cysts are common in HIV. Presents as bilateral, painless parotid enlargement. 11 / 15 Patient post-radiation with severe dry mouth. Best initial treatment? Surgery Artificial saliva Pilocarpine Antibiotics Pilocarpine stimulates residual salivary function. Start with salivary substitutes and maintain oral hygiene. 12 / 15 The most reliable test for Sjögren's syndrome diagnosis is Minor gland biopsy Salivary flow Schirmer test Anti-SSA antibodies Minor salivary gland biopsy showing focal lymphocytic sialadenitis has highest specificity for diagnosis. 13 / 15 The most concerning feature of malignant transformation in pleomorphic adenoma is Rapid growth Pain Firmness Facial weakness Rapid growth in longstanding pleomorphic adenoma suggests malignant transformation (carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma). 14 / 15 A woman with dry eyes, dry mouth, joint pain. Most likely diagnosis? Sjögren's syndrome Lymphoma IgG4 disease Arthritis Sjögren's syndrome - autoimmune condition affecting salivary and lacrimal glands. Associated with positive SSA/Ro antibodies. 15 / 15 The most appropriate initial imaging for suspected salivary stone is CT scan MRI Sialogram Ultrasound Ultrasound is first-line - no radiation, can visualize stones, assess duct dilation, and guide procedures. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter 0% Restart quiz
