Benign lymphoepithelial lesion of salivary gland
Benign lymphoepithelial lesion of salivary gland
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.
Also known as benign lymphoepithelial lesion of salivary gland, Godwin tumor, Godwin tumour — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 12899 per MONDO
- ICD9 527.8 per MONDO
- NCIT C3949 per MONDO
- SCTID 45517002 per MONDO
- UMLS C0266995 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Saliva-secreting gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Saliva-secreting gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |