On CT scan, characteristic findings of mucoepidermoid carcinoma include: well-circumscribed masses, usually with cystic components (low-grade tumors), enhancements of solid components, and calcification. High-grade tumors have poorly defined margins, infiltrate locally, and appear solid.
CT findings associated with mucoepidermoid carcinoma include:
Well-circumscribed masses, usually with cystic components (low-grade tumors)
Poorly defined margins, infiltrate locally and appear solid (high-grade tumors)
Low-grade tumors were intraluminal homogeneous nodules or masses with or without obstructive change
Some low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma are lobular heterogeneous masses containing multilobular cystic structures filled with low-attenuation fluid
Multiple punctate or coarse calcifications.
CT scanning and MRI are helpful in distinguishing an intraparotid deep-lobe tumor from a parapharyngeal space tumor and for evaluation of cervical lymph nodes for metastasis.
Other CT findings associated with mucoepidermoid carcinoma include:
Calcifications
Enhancement of solid components
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