Warthin tumor
MONDO:0006493Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names Warthin tumor yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
An adenoma characterized by an oncocytic, often papillary, epithelial component, dense lymphoid stroma, and cystic spaces. It occurs primarily in the parotid gland, and is the second most common benign parotid salivary gland tumor. A strong association with smoking has been reported. It typically presents as a painless swelling in the lower portion of the parotid gland.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0006493), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
Other names
3 names
Resolves to: Warthin tumor
- Also called
- adenolymphomaWarthin's tumorWarthin's tumour