Summary of results
MR findings | |
Size (cm) | 1.0–5.8 (avg 2.8) |
Marginal morphology | |
Margin | Well defined, 8 |
Contour | Smooth, 8 |
Capsule | 2 |
Signal intensity | |
T1WI | Homogeneous low signal intensity, 7 |
T2WI | Slightly lower signal intensity than parotid gland, 8 |
Gd-T1WI (n = 7) | Moderate:marked, 6:1 |
Dynamic study (n = 4) | Rapid and prolonged enhancement, 4 |
Cystic change | 4 |
Pathologic findings | |
Pathologic subtype | Solid:trabecular:tubular:membranous, 5:2:0:1 |