A Case of Mikulicz's Disease in Parotid Gland

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 1999;15(2):246-249.
Published online November 30, 1999.

Seon Kyu Na;Jun Young Park;Chan Hum Park;Young Soo Rho

이하선에 발생한 Mikulicz's Disease 1례

나선규;박준영;박찬흠;노영수

Abstract

Mikulicz's disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by asymptomatic chronic swelling of the salivary gland or lacrimal gland. It is also called as a benign lymphoepithelial lesion. The clinical manifestations are usually bilateral and symmetric. The diagnosis is confirmed by only histopathologic finding. Microscopically, the lymphoid infiltration and epimyoepithelial island appear as the solid nests surrounded and infiltrated by lymphoid cells. The treatment is symptomatic, but the patients are at an increased risk for the development of malignant lymphoma. So it need a careful observation.

Key Words: Mikulicz's disease, Benign lymphoepithelial lesion