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Which salivary gland tumor appears bilaterally, more commonly in males?

  1. Pleomorphic adenoma
  2. Adenocarcinoma
  3. Warthin tumor (Papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum)
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Correct answer: C. Warthin tumor (Papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum)

  • A. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary gland tumor overall but is typically unilateral, not classically bilateral.
  • B. Adenocarcinoma is a malignant salivary gland tumor, not classically described as bilateral or male-predominant in this way.
  • C. Correct. Warthin tumor classically occurs bilaterally (synchronously or metachronously) and is more common in older male smokers.

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