A case of lymphoepithelial cyst in the lateral cervical region; with a review of the literature.

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We are presenting a case of a lymphoepithelial cyst observed in the kit lateral cervical region of a 27-year-old female. At the time of the initial examination she was in the ninth month of pregnancy, and had an elastic soft, chicken eggsized localized tumor in the left lateral cervical region. After childbirth, the tumor increased in hardness, and showed a tendency of enlargement.<BR>The contained fluid was not aspirated in an exploratory puncture.<BR>The 7×4×3 cm tumor was excised and found to be filled with a yellowish-white fluid.<BR>In the histopathological findings, the cyst wall was lined with stratified squamous epithelium presenting parakeratosis, and many lymphatic tissues were noted beneath the epithelium. Furthermore, lymph nodules were noted immediately below the thin capsule covering the cyst.<BR>3 years have passed since the operation and the course is at present good without signs of recurrence.
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