Question 1

Which is the most common salivary gland neoplasm?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adenoid cystic carcinoma
B)   Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
C)   Pleomorphic adenoma
D)   Monomorphic adenomaE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

All terms are associated with malignancy except one. Which is the exception?

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A)   Invasive
B)   Encapsulated
C)   Cancer
D)   MetastasisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The central cemento ossifying fibroma is most likely derived from which cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ameloblasts
B)   Odontoblasts
C)   Osteoblasts
D)   Cells of the periodontal ligamentE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

A central mucoepidermoid carcinoma is derived from either salivary gland tissue trapped within bone or

Accepted Answer

A)   a periapical abscess surrounding the apex of a nonvital tooth.
B)   the transformed epithelial lining of a dentigerous cyst.
C)   a lateral periodontal cyst.
D)   an incisive canal cyst.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

A(n)  _____ is composed of islands and sheets of polyhedral epithelial cells with deposits of amyloid-like material that is thought to represent a form of abnormal enamel protein.

Accepted Answer

A)   adenomatoid odontogenic tumor
B)   calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor
C)   ameloblastoma
D)   mucoepidermoid carcinomaE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

A papilloma is a _____ tumor derived from _____ epithelium.

Accepted Answer

A)   benign; salivary gland
B)   malignant; squamous
C)   benign; squamous
D)   malignant; odontogenicE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A basal cell carcinoma will _____ metastasize.

Accepted Answer

A)   never
B)   rarely
C)   often
D)   alwaysE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Because the origin of these tumors is glandular epithelium, benign tumors of salivary gland origin are termed

Accepted Answer

A)   adenomas
B)   nevi
C)   chondromas
D)   lipomasE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

MATCHING
For each neoplasm description below, select the corresponding type of neoplasm from the list provided.
-The majority of these neoplasms are encapsulated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Benign
B)  MalignantC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 10

When a mucoepidermoid carcinoma arises within bone, it will usually be found in the _____ region.

Accepted Answer

A)   maxillary anterior
B)   maxillary posterior
C)   mandibular anterior
D)   mandibular posteriorE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

What is the classic radiographic appearance of the ameloblastoma?

Accepted Answer

A)   Multilocular, soap-bubble radiolucency
B)   Associated with the crown of an unerupted tooth
C)   Unilocular or multilocular radiolucency with radiopaque areas within
D)   Multilocular lesions with poorly defined borders, causing tooth displacementE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

This benign tumor of fat cells that clinically appears as a yellowish mass surfaced by a thin layer of epithelium is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A)   chondroma.
B)   rhabdomyosarcoma.
C)   lipoma.
D)   lymphoma.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

An intraoral mucosal lesion that shows a mixture of red and white areas is termed

Accepted Answer

A)   erythroplakia.
B)   speckled erythroplakia.
C)   speckled leukoplakia.
D)   leukoplakia.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Severe epithelial dysplasia involving the full thickness of the epithelium is termed

Accepted Answer

A)   anaplasia.
B)   squamous cell carcinoma.
C)   carcinoma in situ.
D)   metastasis.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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When a mucoepidermoid carcinoma arises within bone, it will usually be found in the _____ region.

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Which is the most common salivary gland neoplasm?

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An intraoral mucosal lesion that shows a mixture of red and white areas is termed

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MATCHING For each neoplasm description below, select the corresponding type of neoplasm from the list provided. -The majority of these neoplasms are encapsulated.

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All terms are associated with malignancy except one. Which is the exception?

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Severe epithelial dysplasia involving the full thickness of the epithelium is termed

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A papilloma is a _ tumor derived from _ epithelium.

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Because the origin of these tumors is glandular epithelium, benign tumors of salivary gland origin are termed

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The central cemento ossifying fibroma is most likely derived from which cells?

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A basal cell carcinoma will _____ metastasize.

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A central mucoepidermoid carcinoma is derived from either salivary gland tissue trapped within bone or

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A(n) _____ is composed of islands and sheets of polyhedral epithelial cells with deposits of amyloid-like material that is thought to represent a form of abnormal enamel protein.

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This benign tumor of fat cells that clinically appears as a yellowish mass surfaced by a thin layer of epithelium is referred to as a

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What is the classic radiographic appearance of the ameloblastoma?

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When a mucoepidermoid carcinoma arises within bone, it will usually be found in the _____ region.

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Which is the most common salivary gland neoplasm?

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An intraoral mucosal lesion that shows a mixture of red and white areas is termed

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MATCHING For each neoplasm description below, select the corresponding type of neoplasm from the list provided. -The majority of these neoplasms are encapsulated.

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All terms are associated with malignancy except one. Which is the exception?

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Severe epithelial dysplasia involving the full thickness of the epithelium is termed

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A papilloma is a _____ tumor derived from _____ epithelium.

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Because the origin of these tumors is glandular epithelium, benign tumors of salivary gland origin are termed

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The central cemento ossifying fibroma is most likely derived from which cells?

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A basal cell carcinoma will _____ metastasize.

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A central mucoepidermoid carcinoma is derived from either salivary gland tissue trapped within bone or

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A(n) _____ is composed of islands and sheets of polyhedral epithelial cells with deposits of amyloid-like material that is thought to represent a form of abnormal enamel protein.

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This benign tumor of fat cells that clinically appears as a yellowish mass surfaced by a thin layer of epithelium is referred to as a

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What is the classic radiographic appearance of the ameloblastoma?

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