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Lymphoepithelial carcinoma of the parotid gland
Author(s) -
Kountakis Stilianos E.,
Soohoo Wilson,
Maillard Alberto
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/hed.2880170516
Subject(s) - parotid gland , medicine , pathology , incidence (geometry) , carcinoma , lesion , optics , physics
Background. Primary lymphoepithelial carcinoma of the parotid gland is a rare tumor with an increased incidence among Eskimos and Orientals. We reviewed our experience with parotid lymphoepithelial carcinoma and investigated its pathophysiology and possible association with Epstein‐Barr virus. Methods. We performed a retrospective review of records of patients diagnosed with lymphoepithelial carcinoma of the parotid gland. Results. We identified two women of Hispanic origin diagnosed with primary lymphoepithelial carcinoma of the parotid gland. In one of the cases, the carcinoma was intimately associated with a benign lymphoepithelial lesion. In both cases, there was no demonstration of Epstein‐Barr virus. Conclusion. Primary lymphoepithelial carcinoma of the parotid gland may arise from malignant transformation of a benign lymphoepithelial lesion. © 1995 Jons Wiley & Sons, Inc.