All of the following statements about lymphoepithelioma of the parotid gland are true, except:
Correct Answer: Parotid gland is the most common site of lymphoepithelioma in the head and neck region
Description: Ans. (a) Parotid gland is the most common side of lymphoepithelioma in the Head and Neck regionRef: Devita 9/e p729, 752, 774 Lymphoepithelioma:* Most common site Nasopharynx > Tonsils > Base of Tongue (Rare in Parotid)* Variant of SCC.* EBV is linked with etiology of this tumor* Highly radiosensitive tumor* High tendency to produce metastasis.
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