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Abbreviations
- Benign lymphoepithelial lesions (BLEL)-HIV
- Benign lymphoepithelial (BLE) cysts
Synonyms
- AIDS-related parotid cysts (ARPC)
- Avoid ARPC synonym
- Patient need only be HIV(+) to manifest BLEL
- May not have full-blown AIDS with BLEL
- Avoid ARPC synonym
- AIDS-related parotid cysts (ARPC)
Definitions
- Multifocal mixed cystic and solid intraparotid masses found in HIV-infected patients
- 3-tiered classification
- Cystic lesions: BLE cysts
- Mixed solid and cystic lesions: BLEL
- Solid lesions: Persistent, generalized parotid gland lymphadenopathy
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Selected References
- Arutyunyan S et al: Benign lymphoepithelial lesion of the parotid gland in the setting of HAART. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 16(2):120-24, 2017
- Kabenge C et al: Diagnostic ultrasound patterns of parotid glands in human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients in Mulago, Uganda. Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 39(7):389-99, 2010
- Berg EE et al: Office-based sclerotherapy for benign parotid lymphoepithelial cysts in the HIV-positive patient. Laryngoscope. 119(5):868-70, 2009
- Wu L et al: Lymphoepithelial cyst of the parotid gland: its possible histopathogenesis based on clinicopathologic analysis of 64 cases. Hum Pathol. 40(5):683-92, 2009
- Dave SP et al: The benign lymphoepithelial cyst and a classification system for lymphocytic parotid gland enlargement in the pediatric HIV population. Laryngoscope. 117(1):106-13, 2007
- Marsot-Dupuch K et al: Head and neck lesions in the immunocompromised host. Eur Radiol. 14 Suppl 3:E155-67, 2004
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Benign lymphoepithelial lesions (BLEL)-HIV
- Benign lymphoepithelial (BLE) cysts
Synonyms
- AIDS-related parotid cysts (ARPC)
- Avoid ARPC synonym
- Patient need only be HIV(+) to manifest BLEL
- May not have full-blown AIDS with BLEL
- Avoid ARPC synonym
- AIDS-related parotid cysts (ARPC)
Definitions
- Multifocal mixed cystic and solid intraparotid masses found in HIV-infected patients
- 3-tiered classification
- Cystic lesions: BLE cysts
- Mixed solid and cystic lesions: BLEL
- Solid lesions: Persistent, generalized parotid gland lymphadenopathy
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Arutyunyan S et al: Benign lymphoepithelial lesion of the parotid gland in the setting of HAART. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 16(2):120-24, 2017
- Kabenge C et al: Diagnostic ultrasound patterns of parotid glands in human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients in Mulago, Uganda. Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 39(7):389-99, 2010
- Berg EE et al: Office-based sclerotherapy for benign parotid lymphoepithelial cysts in the HIV-positive patient. Laryngoscope. 119(5):868-70, 2009
- Wu L et al: Lymphoepithelial cyst of the parotid gland: its possible histopathogenesis based on clinicopathologic analysis of 64 cases. Hum Pathol. 40(5):683-92, 2009
- Dave SP et al: The benign lymphoepithelial cyst and a classification system for lymphocytic parotid gland enlargement in the pediatric HIV population. Laryngoscope. 117(1):106-13, 2007
- Marsot-Dupuch K et al: Head and neck lesions in the immunocompromised host. Eur Radiol. 14 Suppl 3:E155-67, 2004
