Lipoma of the oral mucosa: a case report
- Author:
Sushruth Nayak*
;
Prachi Nayak
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Lipoma, Oral mucosa, Palate, Tissue Lesion
- From:Archives of Orofacial Sciences
2011;6(1):37-39
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Lipoma is a common tumor of soft tissue. Its location
on the oral mucosa is rare, representing 1% to 5% of benign
oral tumors although it is the most common mesenchymal
tumor of the trunk and proximal portions of extremities. Lipoma of the oral cavity may occur in any region. The buccal mucosa, tongue, and floor of the mouth are among the common locations. The clinical presentation is typically as an asymptomatic yellowish mass. The overlying epithelium is intact, and superficial blood vessels are usually evident over the tumor. Other benign connective tissue lesions such as granular cell tumor, neurofibroma, traumatic fibroma and salivary gland lesions (mucocele and mixed tumor) might be included in differential diagnosis. We present a case of oral lipoma in an unusual location in the left palatal region opposite to premolars which is rare in the literature.
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