Primary lymphoepithelial carcinoma of the hypopharynx

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Abstract
Lymphoepithelial carcinoma (lymphoepithelioma) is a neoplasm that may be found in nasopharynx, nasal fossae, maxillary sinus, base of the tongue, tonsil, thymus and parapharyngeal area. Such a tumor is extremely rare in the hypopharynx and the case described is the 2nd so far reported in the world literature. The tumor is morphologically identical to those arising in other organs. The patient died 10 mo. after diagnosis.