benign lymphoepithelial lesion of salivary gland
Findings
No curated finding names benign lymphoepithelial lesion of salivary gland yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
A benign lesion that involves the salivary glands, usually the parotid gland. It affects females more often than males and it may be a manifestation of autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren syndrome. There is an increased incidence of benign lymphoepithelial lesions in HIV-positive patients. It is characterized by the presence of a marked lymphocytic infiltrate and epi-myoepithelial islands in the affected salivary gland. Patients usually present with firm and painless swelling of the affected salivary gland. There is an increased risk for development of lymphoma.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0001598), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
Other names
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Resolves to: benign lymphoepithelial lesion of salivary gland
- Also called
- Godwin tumorGodwin tumour