Carcinoma within a lymphoepithelial cyst: a case report.
10.7518/hxkq.2023.2022395
- Author:
Hongjie JIANG
1
;
Mao LI
1
;
Yueyang TANG
1
;
Yaling TANG
1
Author Information
1. State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Oral Pathology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
diagnosis criteria;
malignant degeneration of lymphoepithelial cyst;
primary branchiogenic carcinoma
- MeSH:
Humans;
Carcinoma;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Cysts
- From:
West China Journal of Stomatology
2023;41(2):237-242
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Malignant transformation arising in benign lymphoepithelial cysts is a complex and rare occurrence, and related research is limited. This study presents a case of the malignant degeneration of lymphoepithelial cyst in parapharyngeal space. Clinicopathological features and differential diagnosis are discussed with literature review to provide reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment management.
