Lymphoepithelial Cyst in the Lung

Pulmonary lymphoepithelial cyst with no prior HIV infection: A case report

“…In previous cases, it was reported that the pulmonary LEC was localized near the hilum of the lung [2] , [3] , [4] . In the case presented here, the LEC was in contact with the diaphragm, which appears to be different from the location indicated in previous reports.…”

“…LECs are considered part of the autoimmune-like syndrome caused by HIV and are well described in connection with the pathology of the salivary glands. Pulmonary LECs are a rare cystic disease, and only 3 cases have been reported in the literature [2] , [3] , [4] . All 3 patients presented in these reports had a history of HIV infection.…”

“…Pathologically, it resembles a branchial cyst. Lung LECs is extremely rare, and there are only a few published case reports [2] , [3] , [4] . However, there are no consistent reports on their radiographic features.…”