Warthin's tumor CT

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Key CT Findings in Warthin's tumor

• Can be often seen bilaterally
• Classic appearance is a cystic lesion posteriorly within the parotid with a focal tumour nodule
• Relatively well defined
• Cystic changes appear as intra lesional lower attenuation
• No calcification

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