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Intralesional bleomycin injections in the treatment of benign lymphoepithelial cysts of the parotid gland in HIV-positive patients: Case reports

✍ Scribed by Glen M. Monama; Mashudu I. Tshifularo

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2009
Tongue
English
Weight
178 KB
Volume
120
Category
Article
ISSN
0023-852X

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✦ Synopsis

Abstract

Benign lymphoepithelial cysts (BLCs) of the parotid gland are associated with human immunodeficiency virus. These cysts may grow large and uncomfortable, causing significant cosmetic embarrassment for the patient. Several treatment options have been described with varying successes. We report successful treatment of three adults with bleomycin. All three patients presented with bilateral parotid enlargements. They received a total dose of between 180 U and 270 U of bleomycin over a period of 6 to 10 weeks. They all responded completely without morbidity or recurrence. Bleomycin is effective in the treatment of BLCs of the parotid glands in HIV‐positive patients. Laryngoscope, 2010

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