Benign lymphoepithelial cysts of the parotid in a patient with HIV infection
Ficarra, G.; Panzoni, E.; Piluso, S.; Pierleoni, F.; Adler-Storthz, K.
Minerva Stomatologica 41(3): 121-126
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4970 PMID: 1324394 Document Number: 391557
We report on a HIV-positive patient presenting bilateral enlargement of the parotid gland. The ultrasound examination demonstrated multiple lesions with cystic aspect. A partial surgical excision of the parotid gland was performed, and histologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of a cystic benign lymphoepithelial lesion. The specimens which were tested for Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus by in situ hybridization proved negative. The clinical and pathologic features of this unusual salivary gland lesion which affects HIV-positive patients are discussed.