adenocystic carcinoma,

adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and

mucoepidermoid carcinoma

MR and CT imaging cannot differentatiate with certainty benign vs malignant

A feature predictive of malignancy is infiltration into

deep neck structures, such as the masticator or
parapharyngeal space

Clinical involvement of the facial nerve

is another ominous finding suggestive of malignancy.