2E90.5
Benign neoplasm of oropharynx
Neoplasia benigna da orofaringe
CategoryDefinition
A neoplasm of the oropharynx which is characterised by the absence of morphologic features associated with malignancy (severe cytologic atypia, tumour cell necrosis, and high mitotic rate). Benign neoplasms remain confined to the original site of growth and only rarely metastasize to other anatomic sites.
Exclusions
- Benign neoplasm of epiglottis, NOS
- Benign neoplasm of epiglottis, suprahyoid portion
Index Terms
Benign neoplasm of oropharynxoropharyngeal neoplasm benignbenign tumour of oropharynxBenign neoplasm of tonsillar pillarbenign tumour of tonsillar pillarBenign neoplasm of posterior tonsillar pillarBenign neoplasm of anterior tonsillar pillarbenign tumour of anterior pillar of faucesBenign neoplasm of epiglottis, anterior aspectBenign neoplasm of lateral wall of oropharynxBenign neoplasm of posterior wall of oropharynxbenign tumour of posterior wall of oropharynxBenign neoplasm of tonsillar fossabenign tumour of tonsillar fossaBenign neoplasm of valleculabenign tumour of valleculaBenign tumour of mesopharynx