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Parotid lymphoepithelial cysts in human immunodeficiency virus: a review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 October 2013

D Sujatha ,
K Babitha ,
R S Prasad  and
A Pai
D Sujatha
Affiliation:
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, The Oxford Dental College, Bommanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
K Babitha*
Affiliation:
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, The Oxford Dental College, Bommanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
R S Prasad
Affiliation:
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, The Oxford Dental College, Bommanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
A Pai
Affiliation:
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, The Oxford Dental College, Bommanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
*
Address for correspondence: Dr K Babitha, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, The Oxford Dental College, Bommanahalli, Hosur Road, Bangalore 560068, Karnataka, India E-mail: dr.babitha.k@gmail.com
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Abstract

Background:

Many patients with human immunodeficiency virus present with atypical features. Early indicators of human immunodeficiency virus are scarce and hence most affected patients are diagnosed in the later stages of the disease, which is associated with poor prognosis. Salivary gland disease usually develops before acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and is sometimes the first manifestation of human immunodeficiency virus infection. Salivary gland lesions include benign lymphoepithelial cysts of the parotid gland, which are seen in 3–6 per cent of patients. Many of the reported lesions are diagnosed on routine examination.

Objective:

This review aimed to highlight the association between parotid gland benign lymphoepithelial cyst and human immunodeficiency virus infection, in order to aid early diagnosis and management of the disease.

Conclusion:

Human immunodeficiency virus testing is recommended for patients with benign lymphoepithelial cysts, as this can often be the first indication of human immunodeficiency virus infection. Benign lymphoepithelial cysts are important diagnostic and prognostic indicators in human immunodeficiency virus infection.

Keywords

Parotid GlandCystHIVDiagnosis

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 127 , Issue 11 , November 2013 , pp. 1046 - 1049
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2013 

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