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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2003;19(2):175-178.
Published online November 30, 2003.
A Case of Lymphoepithelial Cyst in Parotid Gland
Ho Suk Chu;Yoon Hwan Kwon;Jeong Su Woo;Kwang Yoon Jung
이하선에 발생한 림프상피낭종 1예
추호석;권윤환;우정수;정광윤
Abstract
Benign lymphoepithelial cysts of parotid gland were first described by Miculicz in 1888, have been presented for a long time, uncommonly. But, recently it has been reported with increasing frequency since the onset of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Benign lymphoepithelial cysts can be diagnosed by the fine needle aspiration in conjunction with the history and physical examination. The therapeutic options of benign lymphoepithelial cysts have been limited to aspiration, surgical resection, medical therapy, radiotherapy and sclerotherapy. Recently, we experienced a case of benign lymphoepithelial cyst of right parotid gland, so we report this case with review of the literatures.
Key Words: Benign lmphoepithelial cyst, Parotid gland


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