CT
Axial C+ arterial phase
5.6 x 3.2 cm well-defined minimally enhancing mass centred on the right carotid space and extending into the parapharyngeal space.
The mass extends inferior to the carotid bifurcation with the internal and external carotid arteries both anteriorly displaced lying on the anterior surface of the mass. The upper limit of the mass is at the jugular foramen.
No skull base or mandibular destruction, erosion or hyperostosis.
No cervical lymphadenopathy.
Comment: Right carotid space mass in keeping with biopsy-proven schwannoma. No bony destruction.