Lymphoepithelial carcinoma in the body of the tongue: The first case report
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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>Background Lymphoepithelial carcinoma (LEC) of the tongue is a rare subtype of squamous cell carcinoma. Histologically, it is an undifferentiated carcinoma with rich lymphocyte and plasma cell infiltration. The most common location for LEC in the head and neck is the salivary glands, and LEC of the oral cavity is extremely rare<jats:sup>1</jats:sup>. Conclusions The first case report of LEC in the body of the tongue is presented. In addition, a review of the literature was performed, and the relationship between LEC and Epstein-Barr virus infection was considered.</jats:p>