A 16-Year-Old Girl Had an Asymptomatic 2 *3 Cm Crepitant

question 16

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old girl had an asymptomatic 2 *3 cm crepitant mass in her tongue. It was slightly lighter in color than the surrounding tissue. Biopsy showed numerous endothelial-lined channels. This is a:

• A) Granular cell tumor
• B) Ranula
• C) Mucocele
• D) Lymphangioma
• E) Lymphoma

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Definitions:

Blood Cholesterol Levels

Measurements that indicate the concentration of cholesterol in the bloodstream, relevant for assessing heart disease risk.

Core Temperature

The temperature of the inner parts of the body, vital for the proper functioning of organs.

Tympanic

Refers to the membrane separating the external ear from the middle ear, playing a critical role in hearing by transmitting sound vibrations.

Pulmonary Artery

The artery carrying deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.