Hypoglossal schwannoma
- A longstanding T2-hyperintense lesion caused widening of the hypoglossal canal.
- The right hemitongue was T1-hyperintense due to fatty chronic denervation changes.
- 50-year-old patient presented with tongue weakness and right hemitongue atrophy.
- MRI showed an avidly enhancing lesion expanding the right hypoglossal canal extending down to the level of C2.