FIG 3. Coronal T1-weighted (550/15/4) MR images obtained at the same time.

A, Image obtained 14 months after the onset of symptoms shows a left subtle submucosal palatine mass that is isointense to muscle. Abnormal intermediate signal intensity of the surrounding bone (arrowhead) is depicted.

B, Image shows a discrete enhancement of the left palatine lesion (black arrowheads). Its margins are better delineated on this image. Intermediate signal intensity of the surrounding bone (white arrowhead) is depicted.