Monday 18 June 2007

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma

Most common parotid malignancy (more than 80%)

US:
Smaller lesions may be similar to pleomorphic adenoma
May be irregular and illdefined with heterogeneous echotexture
Pulsewave may show raised RI

References:
Howlett DC. High resolution ultrasound assessment of the parotid gland.British Journal of Radiology (2003) 76, 271-277