Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma of the Parotid: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Issue 5 (September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Felicelli, Christopher; Alexiev, Borislav; Samant, Sandeep; Johnson, Daniel
• Is Part Of: AJSP reviews & reports. Volume 26:Issue 5(2021)
• Page Start: 283
• Page End: 285
• Publication Date: 2021-09
• Subjects: parotid -- salivary gland -- lymphoepithelial carcinoma -- EBV; Pathology, Surgical -- Periodicals; Pathology, Surgical; Pathologie chirurgicale; Pathology, Surgical; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.07
• DOI: 10.1097/PCR.0000000000000471
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2381-5949

Abstract

Abstract: Lymphoepithelial carcinoma (LEC) is an incredibly rare entity, accounting for less than 0.5% of all salivary gland malignancies. We present a case of a Southeast Asian women who presented with a rapidly enlarging parotid mass causing compressive symptoms. Surgical resection revealed nests of EBV-in situ hybridization positive pleomorphic cells surroundded by a dense lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate, consistent with LEC. The differential diagnosis and literature surrounding this rare entity is discussed.