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Oral Lipoma Resembling Popeye's Pipe: A Case Report
Vural Akın1, Erdoğan Okur1, Yusuf Ç Kumbul1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, TUR.
Cureus
|April 4, 2022
Summary
Oral lipomas, rare benign tumors, can cause significant chewing and speaking issues. This case highlights an unusual oral lipoma in an elderly male, emphasizing the need for complete surgical removal.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Neoplastic diseases
- Mesenchymal tumors
Background:
- Lipomas are benign neoplasms originating from adipose tissue.
- While common elsewhere, oral lipomas are rare, typically arising from the buccal mucosa.
- Slow growth can lead to delayed diagnosis and asymptomatic presentation.
Observation:
- Oral lipomas can impair functions like chewing and speaking.
- Aesthetic concerns may arise with increasing tumor size.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
Findings:
- This study presents an unusual case of an oral lipoma.
- The lipoma caused significant nutritional and speaking difficulties.
- The affected patient was a geriatric male.
Implications:
- Complete surgical excision is the standard treatment for oral lipomas.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are important for functional outcomes.
- This case underscores the importance of considering lipomas in geriatric patients with oral complaints.
