Following is true about pleomorphic adenoma except -
it is also called mixed tumor
It most commonly in%rolves the parotid gland
Does not involve the submandibular gland
It is the commonest neoplasm of the salivary glands
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Does not involve the submandibular glandPleomorphic adenomao This is the Commonest neoplasm of Salivary glands.o The most Common salivary gland involved is Parotid - represent about 60% tumors in the parotid,o Submandibular and minor salivary glands may also be involved rarely,o Pleomorphic adenoma - Parotid > Submandibular > minor salivary glands.o They are derived from a mixture of ductal (epithelial ) and myoepithelial cells and therefore they show both epithelial and mesenchymal differentiation - Also called mixed tumor.
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