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CPC · Question #93
Where is a Warthin's tumor found?
The correct answer is C. Salivary gland. Warthin's tumor, also known as papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum, is a benign tumor of the salivary glands, most commonly affecting the parotid gland. It typically presents as a painless, slow-growing mass near the angle of the jaw.
Anatomy
Question
Where is a Warthin's tumor found?
Options
- AOvary
- BBone
- CSalivary gland
- DBack of eye
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A8% (2)
- C88% (21)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
Warthin's tumor, also known as papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum, is a benign tumor of the salivary glands, most commonly affecting the parotid gland. It typically presents as a painless, slow-growing mass near the angle of the jaw.
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#Warthin's tumor#salivary gland#pathology#anatomy
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