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Chitrawati B Gargade1, Abhay Y Desai2
1Department of Pathology, BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College and Hospital, Kasarwadi, A/P Derwan Tal-Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra 415606 India.
Summary
A lipoma is a common benign soft tissue tumor. This study reports an extremely rare case of oral lipoma located in the hard palate.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Surgical oncology
Background:
- Lipomas are the most frequent benign soft tissue tumors.
- Oral lipomas represent a small percentage (1-4%) of all lipomas.
- Common intraoral sites for lipomas include the cheek, tongue, and floor of the mouth.
