T1 axials pre-gad

Findings: Isointense mass (a) involving the deep lobe of the left parotid which is well circumscribed and pushes the superficial lobe of the parotid (slp) laterally and the parapharyngeal space medially (pps). Note the normal locations of the contralateral superficial lobe of the parotid and parapharyngeal space. The internal carotid artery (ica) is pushed slightly posteromedially and the retromandibular vein and external carotid artery are elevated when compared to the right side. Expected course of the right facial nerve (double headed black arrow). Right deep lobe of the parotid (dlp). Right medial pterygoid muscle (mp). Right masseter muscle (mas). Lateral pterygoid muscle (lp). Right mastoid tip (mast).