This image is a coronal fat saturated T2-weighted MR image of a patient with a Pleomorphic adenoma. The mass seen involves the deep lobe of the parietal gland.
Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common type of benign salivary gland tumor. These are not typically life threatening however, surgical removal is recommended. Patients do not usually complain of symptoms. They are usually found during routine physical exams or palpated by the patient. CT or MRI studies are done to determine the proximity of the mass to the patient's facial nerve.
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