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True about parotid tumor is all except

A
Facial nerve involvement indicates malignancy
B
Pleomorphic adenoma is MC variety
C
Malignant disease is MC Variety
D
Superficial parotidectomy is the treatment of choice
High-Yield Explanation
Eight percent salivary neoplasms are in the parotids of which 80% are benign ; 80% of these are pleomorphic adenomas. Parotid tumours are common but only 20% are malignant.Facial nerve involvement -lower facial nerve palsy-(difficulty in closing eyelid,difficulty in blowing and clenching teeth) indicates malignancy.Superficial parotidectomy is done if only superficial lobe is involved. And 80% of tumours occur in superficial lobe. SRB,5th,414.

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