Giant oral lipoma: a rare entity

Area of Science:

• Oral pathology
• Surgical oncology
• Dermatopathology

Background:

• Lipomas are common benign soft tissue neoplasms composed of mature adipose tissue.
• Oral lipomas are rare, accounting for less than 5% of benign oral tumors.
• Etiology of lipomas remains largely unclear.

Observation:

• A young male presented with a giant lipoma in the buccal mucosa.
• The lesion was larger than the typical 2cm size for oral lipomas.
• Histopathology confirmed mature fat cells consistent with a conventional lipoma.

Findings:

• The case presented a giant lipoma, an uncommon presentation in the oral cavity.
• Histopathology revealed mature adipose tissue characteristic of a lipoma.
• The lesion also showed features suggestive of morsicatio buccarum, a potential confounding factor.

Implications:

• This case underscores the variability in lipoma presentation, even in rare locations like the buccal mucosa.
• Accurate clinicopathological diagnosis is crucial for differentiating lipomas from other oral lesions.
• Further research into the etiology of oral lipomas may aid in understanding their development.