The most common salivary gland malignant neoplasm in bones______________?

Correct answer: C. Muceopidermoid carcinoma

  • A. Plemorphic adenoma
  • B. Adenoid cystic carcinoma
  • C. Muceopidermoid carcinoma
  • D. Adenolymphoma

Explanation

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is the most common primary salivary-gland malignancy arising within the jaw bones, where it is termed central or intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma. The wording is slightly incomplete, but this is the intended interpretation.

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