Cutaneous lymphoepithelial neoplasms

Adv Dermatol. 1997:12:277-94; discussion 295.

Abstract

Lymphoepithelial neoplasms are a heterogeneous group of biphasic tumors that contain both epithelial and lymphoid components. Most of these tumors are primarily epithelial with a secondary lymphoid infiltrate and illustrate the basic cell trafficking that occurs in the skin. Included are benign cutaneous lymphadenoma, malignant lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma, heterotopic dermal thymus, and several miscellaneous lesions that may have a prominent lymphoid infiltrate. Familiarization with their characteristic features will aid in the recognition of these relatively uncommon but often distinct entities.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenolymphoma / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Choristoma / pathology
  • Epithelium / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lymphoid Tissue / pathology
  • Lymphoma / pathology
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Thymus Gland / pathology