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Mohammad Ali Damghani1, Mohammad Safari1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences and Health Services , Kerman, Iran.
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
|May 5, 2015
Summary
A rare, large tongue lipoma causing speech and chewing difficulties was successfully removed. This case highlights surgical excision as an effective treatment for symptomatic oral lipomas.
Area of Science:
- Oral Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Lipomas are common benign tumors, but rare in the oral cavity.
- Oral lipomas present as slow-growing, asymptomatic, yellowish submucosal masses.
Observation:
- A 30-year-old female presented with a massive 8 cm tongue lipoma causing significant speech and mastication impairment.
- The lipoma protruded from the lingual surface, filling the oral cavity.
Findings:
- Surgical excision successfully removed the large tongue lipoma.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of lipoma.
Implications:
- Tongue lipomas, though rare, can cause macroglossia and functional deficits.
- Surgical excision is indicated for symptomatic relief and to rule out malignancy.
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