Lipoma —Case report of a rare intraoral tumor

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Case Report

Author Details : Mittal S*, Suma GN , Dua S , Agarwal S

Volume : 1, Issue : 2, Year : 2013

Article Page : 72-75

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Abstract

Lipomas are well-circumscribed benign tumors and represent the most common mesenchymal neoplasms. However, it is very rare in oral cavity with only 1% to4.4% occurring in this region. The literature is scanty on lipomas occurring in intra-oral soft tissues. The purpose of this report is to highlight the existence of this rare butnot uncommon disease andto emphasize thatahigh index of suspicion is needed in making adiagnosis.

Keywords: Lipomas, Buccal Mucosa, Benign Tumor, Mesenchymal Neoplasm.

How to cite : Mittal S, Suma Gn, Dua S, Agarwal S, Lipoma —Case report of a rare intraoral tumor. J Dent Spec 2013;1(2):72-75

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