Normal tongue base MRI

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

? BOT lesion.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
mri

The base of tongue is symmetric with no abnormal mucosal thickening or enhancement. Previous bilateral tonsillectomy. Remainder of the upper aerodigestive tract is normal.

No lymphadenopathy within the neck.

Mastoid air cells and paranasal sinuses are clear. Visualized orbits are unremarkable. Marrow signal within the skull base is normal.

Case Discussion

Normal case example of an oral cavity / tongue base MRI protocol.

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