Mucoepidermoid carcinoma - parotid

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult

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

Single CT image demonstrates an enhancing mass lesion in the left parotid, size 1.5 cm.

Case Discussion

The patient went on to have a biopsy that confirmed the diagnosis of a mucoepidermoid carcinoma.

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