Which of the following is the most common malignant salivary gland neoplasm?

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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is the most common malignant salivary gland neoplasm, accounting for around 30% of all salivary gland tumors. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign salivary gland neoplasm. Warthin tumor is a benign neoplasm that occurs almost exclusively in the parotid gland. Canalicular adenoma is also a benign neoplasm, but is much less common than pleomorphic adenoma.

Which of the Following Is the Most Common Malignant Salivary