The malignant lymphoepithelial lesion of the salivary glands

Abstract

Malignant lymphoepithelial lesion (MLEL) is a rare neoplasm of the salivary gland which has an exceptionally high incidence in the Eskimo. Eighty-four cases have been previously reported. Seven additional cases in six Eskimos and one Filipino patient are reported in this paper. The etiology, treatment and prognosis of these lesions is then discussed.