Question 86 (part 2) · LDEK · Salivary gland diseases

Choose true statements regarding the lymphoepithelial cyst:

1) it relatively often occurs in patients infected with HIV;
2) it concerns most often submandibular salivary gland;
3) it needs to be differentiated with Warthin tumor, lymphoma, sarcoidosis and Sjogren syndrome;
4) complete removal of lesion guarantees course free of recurrences;
5) it is 3 times as frequent in women.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 3,4,5.
  2. B. 1,2,3.
  3. C. 2,4,5.
  4. D. 1,2,5.
  5. E. 1,3,4.
Hint

Recall which salivary gland contains intraglandular lymph nodes and which patient group typically develops multiple such cysts.

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