Lipoma of the Submandibular Region: An Unusual Presentation

Authors

  • Deval Mehta *Dean, HOD and Professor; **P.G. Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Nisha Ashok Sharma P.G. Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Keywords:

Lipoma, Submandibular region, Histopathology

Abstract

Lipoma is the most common benign tumour and frequently occurs in the head and neck. Lipoma of the oral and maxillofacial region occurs most commonly in the parotid region, followed closely by buccal mucosa. Lipomas in the submandibular region are relatively rare.  It is composed of adult fat cells that are subdivided into lobule by septae of fibrous connective tissue. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice with recurrence not expected. This case report presents a case of lipoma in Left Submandibular region in a 65 year old male. The clinical features, imaging study, histopathological features and management of the tumour, are described.

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Published

2018-05-16

How to Cite

Mehta, D., & Sharma, N. A. (2018). Lipoma of the Submandibular Region: An Unusual Presentation. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 9(2), 99–101. Retrieved from http://nicpd.ac.in/ojs-/index.php/njirm/article/view/2325

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2018): NJIRM

Section

Case Report