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World J Clin Cases. Feb 6, 2023; 11(4): 931-937
Published online Feb 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i4.931
Benign lymphoepithelial cyst of parotid gland without human immunodeficiency virus infection: A case report
Yan Liao, Yan-Jie Li, Xian-Wen Hu, Rui Wen, Pan Wang
Yan Liao, Xian-Wen Hu, Rui Wen, Pan Wang, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563003, Guizhou Province, China
Yan-Jie Li, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563003, Guizhou Province, China
Author contributions: Liao Y and Li YJ contributed to the study conception and writing; Liao Y and Hu XW contributed to the collection of pathological findings; Hu XW and Wen R contributed to the analysis; Li YJ collected data; Wang P reviewed and revised the first draft; all authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Supported by Zunyi Medical College Research Start Fund, No. 2017CK-1130-038.
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Corresponding author: Pan Wang, MD, Chief Doctor, Director, Professor, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 149 Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi 563003, Guizhou Province, China. 1298178828@qq.com
Received: October 1, 2022
Peer-review started: October 1, 2022
First decision: November 30, 2022
Revised: December 13, 2022
Accepted: January 10, 2023
Article in press: January 10, 2023
Published online: February 6, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Benign lymphoepithelial cyst (BLEC) of the parotid gland is a rare lesion seldom found in non-acquired immune deficiency syndrome patients. BLECs are benign embryonic dysplastic cystic tumors that typically occur in the anterolateral part of the neck. We present a case of BLEC of the parotid gland in a non-human immunodeficiency virus -infected patient in order to improve clinicians’ understanding of the disease.