Most common site of origin of pleomorphic adenoma is:: (A) Parotid gland, (B) Submandibular salivary gland, (C) Minor salivary glands of soft and hard palate, (D) Minor salivary glands of lip
Answer is A. Pleomorphic adenoma most commonly arises from the parotid gland. Ninety per cent are located in the superficial lobe while 10% involve deep lobe and present as parapharyngeal tumours.