Angiomyxolipoma of the hard palate: a rare case report

Lipoma is a common, benign soft tissue neoplasm consisting of mature adipocytes. Other variants exist, notably angiomyxolipoma, also referred to as vascular myxolipoma, which is an exceedingly rare benign lipomatous tumor characterized by the intimate admixture of three components: mature adipose tissue, paucicellular myxoid stroma, and a prominent vascular network. We present the case of a 55-year-old female patient who presented with a palatal swelling. Histopathological examination after surgical excision revealed an angiomyxolipoma. No abnormalities were noted after one year. Angiomyxolipoma of the oral cavity is an exceptionally rare benign neoplasm, with only a handful of well-documented cases involving the buccal mucosa, floor of mouth, tongue, and lip. Despite its rarity, recognition is important because the lesion can closely mimic other lipomatous or myxoid tumors, including malignant entities such as myxoid liposarcoma.