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Neck CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Warthin's tumor. Findings on CT scan suggestive of Warthin's tumor include [[Cystic|cystic lesion]] posterior within the [[Parotid gland|parotid]] with a focal [[tumor]] nodule and absence of [[Calcification|calcifications]]. | Neck CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Warthin's tumor. Findings on CT scan suggestive of Warthin's tumor include [[Cystic|cystic lesion]] posterior within the [[Parotid gland|parotid]] with a focal [[tumor]] nodule and absence of [[Calcification|calcifications]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nazia Fuad M.D.
Overview
Neck CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Warthin's tumor. Findings on CT scan suggestive of Warthin's tumor include cystic lesion posterior within the parotid with a focal tumor nodule and absence of calcifications.
Key CT Findings in Warthin's tumor
- Can be often seen bilaterally[1]
- Classic appearance is a cystic lesion posteriorly within the parotid with a focal tumor nodule
- Relatively well defined
- Cystic changes appear as intralesional lower attenuation
- No calcification
References
- ↑ Warthin's tumor librepathology (2015) http://librepathology.org/wiki/index.php/Warthin_tumour Accessed on December 14, 2015