autoimmune disorder of exocrine system salivary gland disorder benign lymphoepithelial lesion of salivary gland https://www.malacards.org/card/benign_lymphoepithelial_lesion_of_salivary_gland Godwin tumour NCIT:C3949 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. icd11.foundation:1330363110 MONDO:0001598 Godwin tumor ICD9:527.8 MEDGEN:120595 SCTID:45517002 UMLS:C0266995 benign lymphoepithelial lesion of salivary gland DOID:12899