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Intraoral lipoma: a case report
L K Surej Kumar1, Nikhil Mathew Kurien1, Varun B Raghavan1
1Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Golden Hills, Vattappara, Venkode, Thiruvananthapuram 695028, India.
Case Reports in Medicine
|March 5, 2014
Summary
Oral lipomas, common benign tumors of adipose tissue, are rare in the maxillofacial region. This case report details a successful surgical excision and two-year follow-up of an intraoral lipoma, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and conservative treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pathology
- Neoplasms
Background:
- Lipomas, benign neoplasms of mature adipose tissue, are common in the head and neck but rare in oral and maxillofacial regions.
- The etiology and pathogenesis of oral lipomas remain unclear, with various histological variants described.
- Intraoral lipomas are often asymptomatic and detected during routine dental examinations, potentially delaying treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of intraoral lipoma in the mental region of a 77-year-old male.
- To review the literature on oral and maxillofacial lipomas.
- To emphasize diagnostic and treatment considerations for intraoral lipomas.
Main Methods:
- A case of intraoral lipoma was surgically excised.
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- Post-operative follow-up was performed for two years.
Main Results:
- The surgical excision of the intraoral lipoma resulted in excellent healing.
- No recurrence of the lipoma was observed during the two-year follow-up period.
- The case highlights the rarity and management of intraoral lipomas.
Conclusions:
- Intraoral lipomas are rare but benign soft tissue neoplasms requiring accurate diagnosis.
- Wide surgical excision is an effective treatment, with good prognosis and low recurrence rates.
- Clinicians must utilize diagnostic methods for timely and conservative management of intraoral lipomas.
