Benign Lymphoepithelial Cyst: An Unusual Cause of Parotid Swelling in Two Immunocompetent Patients

Authors

  • How Kit Thong KPJ Healthcare University College, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
  • Primuharsa Putra Sabir Husin Athar KPJ Healthcare University College, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia; Ear, Nose & Throat-Head & Neck Consultant Clinic, KPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
  • Wan Muhaizan Wan Mustaffa Department of Anatomical Pathology, KPJ Lablink, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2019.577

Keywords:

Parotid gland, Lymph nodes, Differential diagnosis, HIV

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Lymphoepithelial cysts, which are benign and slow-growing tumours, usually involve the head and neck regions. Benign lymphoepithelial cysts (BLECs) are the most common cause of parotid swelling in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients and are less common in immunocompetent patients.

CASE PRESENTATION: Here, we present two cases of immunocompetent patients with long-standing, progressively enlarging parotid swelling. Postoperative histopathological examination of these patients revealed features of BLEC.

CONCLUSION: Wide surgical excision is the gold standard for treatment and recurrences is rare. These cases are of particular interest because of the rarity of BLEC in HIV-negative patients and highlight an important differential diagnosis of parotid swelling.

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Published

2019-07-19

How to Cite

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Thong HK, Sabir Husin Athar PP, Wan Mustaffa WM. Benign Lymphoepithelial Cyst: An Unusual Cause of Parotid Swelling in Two Immunocompetent Patients. Open Access Maced J Med Sci [Internet]. 2019 Jul. 19 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];7(13):2142-5. Available from: https://oamjms.eu/index.php/mjms/article/view/oamjms.2019.577

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C- Case Reports