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Large intraoral spindle cell lipoma
Iolanda-Zanotelli Lemos1, Laís-Romeiro-Lopes-Guerra Cabral1, Nícolas-Souza de Souza1
1Resident, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pedro Ernesto University Hospital, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brazil.
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry
|September 13, 2021
Summary
Spindle cell lipomas (SCL) are rare oral tumors. This report details a large buccal mucosa SCL case, highlighting its clinical and histological features and successful surgical treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Surgical oncology
- Dermatopathology
Background:
- Lipomas, benign neoplasms of mature fat cells, present diverse subtypes.
- Spindle cell lipoma (SCL) is a rare variant within the oral cavity.
- Intraoral SCL constitutes a small percentage (1.4%–9.8%) of all oral lipomas.
Observation:
- A large intraoral SCL was diagnosed in the buccal mucosa of a 46-year-old male.
- The case presented unique clinical and histological characteristics.
- The lesion was successfully managed with conservative surgical intervention.
Findings:
- The study emphasizes the rarity of intraoral SCL.
- Detailed clinical and histological features of the buccal mucosa SCL are presented.
- Conservative surgical management proved effective for this rare oral neoplasm.
Implications:
- This case contributes to understanding the clinical spectrum of SCL.
- Highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis for appropriate management of oral lipoma subtypes.
- Provides insights into successful surgical outcomes for rare oral spindle cell lipomas.
