This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Tumors, Subject name: ENT
Treatment of choice for pleomorphic adenoma is- 
Select and explain. 
A. Excision of tumor, B. Superficial parotidectomy, C. Radical parotidectomy, D. Radiotherapy
B: Superficial parotidectomy
Answer: B: Superficial parotidectomy 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Superficial parotidectomy * "Though pleomorphic adenoma is encapsulated, it sends pseudopods into the surrounding gland which are left behind if the tumour is simply shelled out. It is therefore essential that surgical excision of the tumour should include normal gland tissue around it. In the parotid, it amounts to superficial parotidectomy."