Warthin tumor

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right sided painless parotid gland swelling.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
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Multiloculated cystic / solid mass is noted at anterior aspect of right parotid gland, measured about 56 × 46 × 41 mm . After contrast media injection, soft tissue component of the mass shows marked heterogeneous enhancement. Extension of mass between the zygomatic and coronoid processes is evident. No adjacent bony destruction is visible. 

Case Discussion

Pathology proven case of Warthin tumor

Classic appearance is a well-defined heterogeneous solid cystic lesion within the superficial lobe of parotid/parotid tail. Presence of mural nodule is strongly suggestive of Warthin tumor.

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