In which one of the following salivary gland tumors, the tumor is composed of " intermediate cells" histologically?
Correct answer: A. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
- A. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
- B. Adenoid cystic carcinoma
- C. Pleomorphic adenoma
- D. Warthin's tumourExplore Anatomy Models
Explanation
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma contains mucous, epidermoid, and intermediate cells, with the mixture varying by tumour grade. The other listed tumours do not characteristically show this triad.
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