Tumours of the oropharynx Tumours of the oropharynx mal Benign Benign tumours of the oropharynx are rare, papillomas being the most common. These are usually incidental findings and are rarely of any importance. Figure 52.35 Squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil. Figure 52.36 Squamous cell carcinoma of the soft palate. Tumours of the oropharynx mal Benign Benign tumours of the oropharynx are rare, papillomas being the most common. These are usually incidental findings and are rarely of any importance. Figure 52.35 Squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil. Figure 52.36 Squamous cell carcinoma of the soft palate.