Warthin tumor

MONDO:0006493

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.

Also known as: Warthin tumor, Warthin's tumor, Warthin's tumour, adenolymphoma, papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum, papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum (formerly)

1461 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Warthin tumor itself.

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↑ Digestive system adenoma (127) ↑ Benign epithelial neoplasm (107) ↑ Benign neoplasm of salivary gland (5)

Including sub-types (1461) Tagged with Warthin tumor (1)

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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons avoid nerves

Knowledge-focused Completed

This small study tested whether injecting a fluorescent dye called fluorescein sodium helps surgeons see nerves during head and neck surgery. Eight adults having open head or neck surgery received the dye through an IV. Surgeons then rated how well the glowing nerves matched stan…

Phase 2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC

Warthin tumor

Where it sits in the disease tree

Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons avoid nerves