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A Large Intraoral Lipoma: Case Report.
Sunila Jain1, Saurabh Garg2, Nitin Aggarwal3
1Department of Pathology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Summary
This case report details an unusually large oral lipoma in an 85-year-old female. Early diagnosis and awareness are crucial to prevent unnecessary aggressive surgical interventions for these uncommon oral tumors.
Area of Science:
- Oral Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
- Diagnostic Histopathology
Background:
- Lipomas of the oral cavity are rare benign tumors composed of adipose tissue.
- Intraoral lipomas can present as progressively growing masses, potentially causing functional impairment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of a large oropharyngeal lipoma.
- To discuss the clinicoradiological and histopathological features of oral lipomas.
- To emphasize the importance of recognizing oral lipomas to guide appropriate management.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of an 85-year-old female with an oropharyngeal growth.
- Clinical and radiological evaluation of the mass.
- Histopathological examination for definitive diagnosis.
Main Results:
- Diagnosis of lipoma confirmed via histopathology.
- The intraoral lipoma was notably large, one of the largest reported in India.
- Clinicoradiological findings supported the diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Oral lipomas, though uncommon, can present as large masses in unusual locations like the oropharynx.
- Awareness of such presentations is vital to avoid overly aggressive surgical approaches.
- Accurate diagnosis through clinicoradiological and histopathological assessment is key for optimal patient care.
