A Firm Asymptomatic Submucosal Lump, Measuring 1 * 1 Cm

question 2

Multiple Choice

A firm asymptomatic submucosal lump, measuring 1 * 1 cm, appeared in the posterior hard palate of a 27-year-old man. The duration of the lesion was believed to be approximately 1 month. Clinical differential diagnosis should include all of the following except:

• A) Lymphoma
• B) Mucocele
• C) Malignant salivary gland tumor
• D) Benign salivary gland tumor
• E) Squamous papilloma

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