INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the most common salivary gland malignancy?

Adenoid cystic carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Pleomorphic adenoma
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma

The correct answer is: Mucoepidermoid carcinoma

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is the most common salivary gland malignancy. It accounts for the majority of all salivary gland tumors. It is important for dental professionals to be familiar with this type of malignancy as early detection and appropriate management are crucial for the best patient outcomes. Among the other options: A. Adenoid cystic carcinoma is the second most common malignant tumor involving the salivary glands. B. Squamous cell carcinoma is more commonly seen in the oral cavity and oropharynx rather than in the salivary glands. C. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign tumor of the salivary glands and not a malignancy.