A Case of Primary Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma in the Palate
Juan Hong MENG, Wei ZHANG, Nian Hui CUI, Hai Yan LUO, Xu Chen MA, Deng Gao LIU
Lymphoepithelial carcinoma (LEC) is an undifferentiated tumour that is associated with a dense lymphoid stroma. An exceptionally high incidence of this tumour is found in the Inuit populations and Asians1,2. This neoplasm has been associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection2,3. LECs of salivary glands represent rare epithelial malignancies. They have been reported rarely in the minor salivary glands, particularly in the palate. This case report describes a primary LEC arising from the palate, which may come from the minor salivary gland.
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