Pleomorphic adenoma

Case contributed by Prashant Gupta
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Painless right neck swelling

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

Lobulated mass in the right parotid - hypo- to iso-intense to muscle on T1, brightly hyperintense on T2. Note the hypointense fibrous pseudocapsule. Homogeneous contrast enhancement.

Case Discussion

FNAC was done and showed features of a pleomorphic adenoma. A pleomorphic adenoma (also known as a benign mixed tumor (BMT)) is the most common of the salivary gland tumors.

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