The most common malignant tumor of the gingiva is _____________?
Correct answer: D. squamous cell carcinoma
- A. Malignant
- B. Sarcoma
- C. Fibro-sarcoma
- D. squamous cell carcinoma
Explanation
Squamous cell carcinoma is the commonest malignant tumour of the gingiva and may resemble periodontal disease clinically. Sarcomas and fibrosarcoma are much less common gingival malignancies.
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