Extensive Giant Lipoma of Oropharynx

Author: Ahmad Hazim Hazlami Ahmad Nizar ^{1
,

2} ; Nor Shahida Abd Mutalib ² ; Irfan Mohamad ¹ ; Nurliza Idris ²
Author Information

1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia&
2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia
Publication Type:Case Reports
Keywords: Lipoma, Benign neoplasm, Neck, Oropharynx
From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2022;18(No.2):194-196
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: Lipoma is a benign, slow growing tumour composed of adipose tissue. In general, it is very unusual for lipoma to form in the head and neck region, let alone achieve a size of more than 10 cm with the involvement of deep neck spaces. We discussed a case of an extremely huge neck lipoma measuring 18 cm x 14 cm with extensive involvement of deep neck spaces, infratemporal fossa and pharynx, closely adherent to submandibular and parotid gland. The diagnostic and therapeutic challenges were discussed, in achieving a surgically complete excision and cosmetically acceptable outcome
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