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Objective To investigate MSCT findings of CT features of basal cell adenomas in the parotid gland, and improve its diagnostic value.Methods 12 cases plain and enhanced CT findings of basal cell adenomas in the parotid gland were retrospectively analyzed for their position, numbers, size, shape, edge, density and enhancement features,which were all verified pathologically after surgery.Results (1) There were 4 males and 8 females, of which 7 females were in the age of 50 ～59; (2) There were 14 lesions in 12 cases,11 cases were single and 1 case was unilateral multiple ( 3 lesions) ; (3) 12 lesions were situated in superficial lobe of the parotid gland, and 2 lesions were situated between superficial lobe and deep lobe of the parotid gland; (4) The maximum diameter of all lesions were <3cm,of which 5 lesions were < 1em,and 6 lesions were 1 ～2cm,and 3 lesions were >2cm; (5) The boundary of all lesions were clear;The edge of 13 lesions were smooth and 1lesion was aot smooth; (6) The density of 3 lesions were uniform, of which the diameter of 2 lesions were < 1 cm.There were 4 lesions showed a regular cystic zone in the center,and 7 lesions showed a irregular cystic zone in the center;The area of cystic zone were >50%in 5 lesions; (7)All of 14 lesions were enhanced obviously in enhanced CT scans.Increase of CT values were ≥40HU.Conclusion Single less lesions situated in superficial lobe of parotid gland, with clear boundary, smooth edge, cystic zone in the lesions, and enhanced obviously were the CT features of basal cell adenomas.Recognizing this CT features combined with the patients' gender and age could make for a definite diagnosis.