Benign lipoblastoma in the mandible

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Surgical Oncology
• Tumor Biology

Background:

• Benign mandibular tumors can cause significant soft tissue bulging, suggesting external surgical approaches.
• However, an intraoral approach is often sufficient and advantageous for managing these large lesions.

Observation:

• An unusual case of a large, benign lipoblastoma of the ascending mandibular ramus is presented.
• This tumor presented with massive soft tissue bulging of the cheek.

Findings:

• The intraoral surgical approach was sufficient and advantageous for removing the large benign mandibular tumor.
• This case represents the first reported endosteal lipoblastoma of the ascending mandibular ramus in the medical literature.

Implications:

• The intraoral approach is a viable and often preferred method for managing large benign mandibular tumors.
• This case expands the understanding of rare mandibular tumors and their surgical management.