Benign lymphoepithelial lesions

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio , 19 Feb 2011
Diagnosis probable
Changed by Bruno Di Muzio, 11 Apr 2015

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CT study shows enlarged parotid glands with enhancement and multiple small cystic lesions; dilatation of salivary duct is seen.  

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CT Salivar glands
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Clinical history and CT findings are compatible with benign lymphoepithelial lesions in HIV patients.

Benign lymphoepithelial lesions (BLL or BLEL) are are mixed solid and cystic lesions which enlarge the parotid glands, and are usually associated with cervical lymph node enlargement, and nasopharyngeal lymphofollicular hyperplasia.

  • -<p>Clinical history and CT findings are compatible with benign lymphoepithelial lesions in HIV patients.&#160; </p><p><strong><a href="/articles/benign_lymphoepithelial_lesions" title="Benign lymphoepithelial lesions">Benign lymphoepithelial lesions</a> (BLL or BLEL)</strong> are mixed solid and cystic lesions which enlarge the <a href="../../../../articles/parotid-gland">parotid glands</a>, and are usually associated with cervical lymph node enlargement, and nasopharyngeal lymphofollicular hyperplasia.</p>
  • +<p>Clinical history and CT findings are compatible with benign lymphoepithelial lesions in HIV patients. </p><p><strong><a href="/articles/benign-lymphoepithelial-lesions">Benign lymphoepithelial lesions</a></strong> are mixed solid and cystic lesions which enlarge the <a href="/articles/parotid-gland">parotid glands</a>, and are usually associated with cervical lymph node enlargement, and nasopharyngeal lymphofollicular hyperplasia.</p>
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45 years old female, HIV positive, with a history of apainlesspainless slow-growing swelling in both parotid glands.
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