Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2015 Jun;58(6):417-420. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2015.58.6.417.

A Case of Management of Benign Lymphoepithelial Cysts of the Parotid Gland in Patient Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

• Kim JH

• KMID: 2141132
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2015.58.6.417

Abstract

Benign lymphoepithelial cysts (BLEC) are the most common cause of the parotid gland swelling in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients. The diagnosis of these HIV-associated BLEC is made based on history, physical examination, computerized tomography or magnetic resonance image, and fine-needle aspiration biopsy. The treatment is not established. We report the first case in Korea of a 43-year-old HIV-positive male with a 1-year history of enlargement in both parotid glands.

Keyword

Benign lymphoepithelial cysts; Human immunodeficiency virus; Parotid; Parotidectomy

MeSH Terms

Adult
Biopsy, Fine-Needle
Diagnosis
HIV*
Humans
Korea
Male
Parotid Gland*
Physical Examination