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Lymphoepithelial Cyst in the Palatine Tonsil
Fatih Bingöl1, Hilal Balta2, Buket Özel Bingöl1
1Erzurum Research and Training Hospital, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Erzurum, Turkey.
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
|October 11, 2016
Summary
A rare congenital neck pathology, lymphoepithelial cyst (LEC), was found in a woman's palatine tonsil. This case highlights the unusual location of LEC, a condition typically found in the lateral neck area.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Lymphoepithelial cyst (LEC) is a common congenital neck pathology, predominantly found in the lateral neck.
- LEC typically presents as a benign cystic lesion.
- Congenital neck masses require accurate diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of lymphoepithelial cyst (LEC) occurring in the palatine tonsil.
- To discuss the clinical presentation and diagnostic findings of tonsillar LEC.
- To contribute to the limited literature on LEC in this specific anatomical location.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a 66-year-old woman with dysphagia.
- Diagnostic imaging using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to identify the cystic mass.
- Surgical excision of the tonsillar mass.
- Histopathological examination for definitive diagnosis.
Main Results:
- MRI revealed a cystic mass in the right tonsil.
- Surgical excision successfully removed the unilateral tonsillar mass.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of lymphoepithelial cyst (LEC).
Conclusions:
- Lymphoepithelial cysts (LEC) can rarely occur in the palatine tonsil.
- This case underscores the importance of considering LEC in the differential diagnosis of tonsillar masses.
- Further case reports are needed to fully understand the characteristics of tonsillar LEC.
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