Pathology · single question
Which salivary gland tumor most commonly presents bilaterally and occurs predominantly in males?
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Correct answer: B. Warthin tumor (papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum)
Warthin tumor (papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum) is the salivary tumor most likely to be bilateral/multifocal, classically in older male smokers, almost always in the parotid.Other options: Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary tumor overall but is typically unilateral; mucoepidermoid and adenoid cystic are malignancies not noted for bilaterality.Key exam takeaway: Warthin tumor = bilateral, older male smokers, parotid.