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13926 Surgery

A 25-year-old lady reports to you with a diffuse, non progressive and a non tender swelling of the right maxilla, approximately 2 x 1.5 cm, extending from the canine to the first molar region. The x-ray shows a ground glass appearance of the bone in the concerned area. The surgical treatment will be

ATotal excision of the lesion
BCurettage of the area with extraction of the involved teeth
CSurgical cosmetic recontouring only
DSurgical excision followed by radiotherapy
Surgery
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13930 Surgery

Which of the following is FALSE concerning carcinoma of the prostate?

AAnnual digital rectal examination and serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) determinations are recommended beginning at age 55.
BLung metastasis is less common than bone metastasis.
CRadical prostatectomy is associated with a 5% incidence of permanent urinary incontinence.
DOnce prostate cancer has spread, it is no longer curable but can be contained by lowering serum testosterone and/ or by administration of androgen receptor blockers.
Surgery
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