Chapter 54: Disorders of the salivary glands

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Which of the following statements are true regarding the minor salivary glands?
- There are three pairs of minor salivary glands.
- Malignant minor salivary gland tumours are managed with primary surgical resection.
- Most minor salivary gland tumours are benign.
- Presumed benign tumours of the minor salivary glands >1 cm should be managed with excisional biopsy.
- Minor salivary glands contribute 30% of overall saliva flow.
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Which of the following statements are true regarding the sublingual glands?
- The sublingual glands occupy the anterior floor of mouth.
- The sublingual glands drain both directly in to the mouth and in to the submandibular duct.
- Tumours of the sublingual glands are most commonly malignant.
- A plunging ranula is the term used to describe a ranula that extends beyond the floor of mouth and in to the neck.
- All of the Above.
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Which of the following statements are true regarding the submandibular glands?
- The two lobes of the submandibular gland communicate around the posterior belly of the digastric muscle.
- 50% of salivary calculi occur in the submandibular duct.
- Calculi identified posterior to the point where the duct crosses the lingual nerve should be removed via a transoral approach.
- The marginal mandibular nerve is at risk during removal of the gland.
- The lingual nerve is divided during removal of the gland to facilitate dissection of the deep lobe of the gland.
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Which of the following statements are true regarding submandibular gland tumours?
- 80% of submandibular gland tumours are benign.
- Submandibular gland masses can be differentiated from lymph nodes by bimanual palpation.
- Facial nerve weakness is a sign suggestive of a benign tumour.
- Open surgical biopsy is indicated to confirm malignant disease prior to surgery.
- Radiation is the primary modality of treatment for most submandibular gland malignancies.
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Which of the following statements are true about the parotid gland?
- 80% of the parotid gland lies deep to the facial nerve.
- During parotidectomy, the greater auricular nerve should be included in the skin flap to preserve function.
- The facial nerve is identified using landmarks including the tragal pointer and the posterior belly of digastric.
- If a branch of the facial nerve must be sacrificed during dissection, immediate grafting should be performed.
- All of the above.
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