The benign lymphoepithelial lesion of the salivary glands

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.

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Published inJournal of maxillofacial surgery Vol. 5; pp. 81 - 86
Main Author Worthington, Philip
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Science (USA) 1977
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Benign lymphoepithelial lesion
Malignant lymphoma
Salivary glands
Salivary glands
Malignant lymphoma
Benign lymphoepithelial lesion
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0301-0503
DOI:10.1016/S0301-0503(77)80081-7