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The authors present a rare case of spontaneous infarcted Warthin’s tumor of the parotid gland mimicking malignancies. CT and MR images demonstrated the presence of extensive necrosis and rim enhancement with ill-demarcated margins. Although the differentiation of infarcted Warthin’s tumors and primary salivary gland malignancies is challenging, radiologists should recognize this uncommon pathological condition.
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Kato, H., Kanematsu, M., Mizuta, K. et al. Spontaneous infarction of Warthin’s tumor: imaging findings simulating malignancy. Jpn J Radiol 30, 354–357 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11604-012-0056-9
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