Adenoid cystic carcinoma is also known as_______________?
Correct answer: C. Cylindroma
- A. Warthins tumor
- B. Pindborg tumor
- C. Cylindroma
- D. Pleomorphic adenoma
Explanation
Adenoid cystic carcinoma was historically called cylindroma because of its characteristic cylindrical or cribriform tumour architecture. Pindborg tumour is calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumour, while Warthin tumour and pleomorphic adenoma are different salivary neoplasms.
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