Cystic lymphoepithelial lesions of the parotid gland in HIV-1 infection

The benign cystic lymphoepithelial lesion (BLL) of the parotid gland is a rare disorder affecting HIV-1-infected patients. Here we describe the clinical and histopathological features of 10 cases of BLL, who presented to our observation between November 1992 and December 1996, before the combination...

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Published inAIDS patient care and STDs Vol. 14; no. 3; p. 143
Main Authors Uccini, S, D'Offizi, G, Angelici, A, Prozzo, A, Riva, E, Antonelli, G, Baroni, C D, Ruco, L P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2000
Subjects
Adult
Epithelial Cells - pathology
Epithelial Cells - virology
Female
HIV Core Protein p24 - analysis
HIV Infections - complications
HIV-1 - isolation & purification
HIV-1 - pathogenicity
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Lymphoid Tissue - pathology
Lymphoid Tissue - virology
Male
Middle Aged
Parotid Diseases - pathology
Parotid Diseases - virology
RNA, Viral - analysis
Sensitivity and Specificity
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Summary:The benign cystic lymphoepithelial lesion (BLL) of the parotid gland is a rare disorder affecting HIV-1-infected patients. Here we describe the clinical and histopathological features of 10 cases of BLL, who presented to our observation between November 1992 and December 1996, before the combination antiretroviral therapy was introduced.
ISSN:1087-2914
1557-7449
DOI:10.1089/108729100317920