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Following is true about pleomorphic adenoma except -

A
it is also called mixed tumor
B
It most commonly in%rolves the parotid gland
C
Does not involve the submandibular gland
D
It is the commonest neoplasm of the salivary glands
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Does not involve the submandibular glandPleomorphic adenomao This is the Commonest neoplasm of Salivary glands.o The most Common salivary gland involved is Parotid - represent about 60% tumors in the parotid,o Submandibular and minor salivary glands may also be involved rarely,o Pleomorphic adenoma - Parotid > Submandibular > minor salivary glands.o They are derived from a mixture of ductal (epithelial ) and myoepithelial cells and therefore they show both epithelial and mesenchymal differentiation - Also called mixed tumor.

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