label: Benign Lymphoepithelial Lesion of the Salivary Gland
label_lc: benign lymphoepithelial lesion of the salivary gland
description: "A benign lesion that involves the salivary glands, usually the parotid gland.  It affects females more often than males and it may be a manifestation of autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren syndrome.  There is an increased incidence of benign lymphoepithelial lesions in HIV-positive patients.  It is characterized by the presence of a marked lymphocytic infiltrate and epi-myoepithelial islands in the affected salivary gland.  Patients usually present with firm and painless swelling of the affected salivary gland.  There is an increased risk for development of lymphoma."