<prompt> All are true about carcinoma palate, except -Slow growingBilateral lymphatic spreadAdenocarcinomaPresents with pain  <response>: Carcinoma of the hard pate is either squamous or glandular variety.Glandular variety arises from minor salivary glands and it can be of following varieties.a Adenoid Cystic b Mucoepidermoidc Adenocarcinoma a common site for minor salivary gland tumours is the junction of the hard and soft palateClinical features -It is a slow-growing tumor and remains superficial for prolonged periods before extending into the periosteumIt usually presents as a superficial ulcer with rolled out edges.It usually gives no symptoms except painless irregularity on the palate felt by the tongue.Lymphatic metastasis is not common may spread to submandibular and upper jugular nodeTT Small tumors Local excision most commonly along with bone because of close adherence of the mucosa to the palateLarge tumors Maxillectomy Adjuvant radiotherapy is given for advanced lesions.About option b i.e. Bilateral lymphatic spreadBilateral lymphatic spread is common in following tumors of the head necklower lipsupraglottisthe base of tongue soft palate 