Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Bernier and Bhaskar introduced the term "lymphoepithelial cyst".It is an embryogenic remanent, which is a solitary or multiple cysts in salivary gland associated with lymph nodes results from cystic degeneration of salivary gland inclusions or may be due to cystic dilation of ducts within lymph nodes. 1 Clinically it is unilocular seen in parotid and submandibular gland and most commonly seen in cervical area just below mandible.It is commonly seen in middle aged to older age with equal sex distribution.It is painless, slow growing cyst which can be unilateral or bilateral, with or without cervical lymphadenopathy. 2
Source: Onco Critical Care.
Institution: Vinayaka Missions University
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4404486539