Which is the most common salivary gland neoplasm?

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    Pleomorphic adenoma

  • Warthin tumour

  • Mucoepidermoid carcinoma

  • Adenoid cystic carcinoma

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  • Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary gland tumour overall and occurs most often in the parotid gland. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is the most common malignant salivary gland tumour.

    Source: Neville et al., Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology — oneguy

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