The benign lymphoepithelial lesion of the salivary glands. A case report.
The literature on the so-called benign lymphoepithelial lesion of the salivary glands is reviewed. A case is reported demonstrating progression to malignant lymphoma (lympho-sarcoma) over two years. Other examples of autoimmune disorders developing malignant lymphoma are recalled.
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; D006801:Humans; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology