CT images with and without iv contrast medium.
Head & neck imaging
Case TypeClinical Cases
AuthorsScionti A, Fui G, Angeli S, Neri E, Bartolozzi C.
Patient53 years, female
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URL: | https://www.eurorad.org/case/11018 |
DOI: | 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.11018 |
ISSN: | 1563-4086 |