Jugular paraganglioma

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Diagnosis almost certain

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

Avidly enhancing soft tissue mass lesion is noted involving the left jugular foramen. The mass appears hypo-intense on T1 weighted images and hyper-intense with salt and pepper appearance on T2 weighted images. It causes destruction and widening of the jugular foramen. It is also extending to the middle ear cavity. 

Case Discussion

MRI features are in keeping with jugular paraganglioma.

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