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Lipoma in oral mucosa: two case reports
Ali Tavakoli Hoseini1, Seyed Mohammad Razavi, Arezu Khabazian
1Postgraduate Student of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Dental Research Journal
|March 31, 2011
Summary
Oral lipomas, rare benign soft tissue tumors, can occur in unusual oral locations. This study highlights two rare cases, emphasizing the importance of considering lipomas in differential diagnoses for oral masses.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Surgical oncology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Lipomas are common soft tissue tumors but rare in the oral cavity (1-5% of benign oral tumors).
- They typically present as asymptomatic, yellowish masses on the buccal mucosa, tongue, or floor of the mouth.
- Differential diagnosis includes other benign connective tissue and salivary gland lesions.
Observation:
- Two cases of oral lipoma in uncommon locations are presented.
- One lipoma was located at the junction of the soft and hard palate.
- The second lipoma was found on the tongue.
Findings:
- Both cases represent rare occurrences of oral lipomas in the documented literature.
- The clinical presentation of yellowish, asymptomatic masses with intact epithelium was consistent.
- Histopathological confirmation is essential for definitive diagnosis.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for oral lipomas in unusual anatomical sites.
- Underscores the need for broad differential diagnoses in oral oncology.
- Contributes to the understanding of lipoma variations and their clinical presentation.
