Author:
Volpato Luiz Evaristo Ricci,Vasconcelos Artur Cunha,Lambert Nayane Assis,de Souza Castro Paulo Henrique,Aburad Arlindo,Borges Alvaro Henrique
Abstract
Background:
Lipoma is a benign neoplasm originated from adipose cells circumscribed by connective tissue. This neoplasm represents about 1% to 4.4% of all oral benign tumors and it is rarely located in the palate area.
Objective:
This case reports the occurrence of an oral lipoma in the hard palate of a 57-year-old woman and discusses its etiology and treatment.
Case Report:
The treatment consisted in the total resection of the lesion and laser therapy. The patient is being followed up for forty three months with no signs of recurrence.
Conclusion:
Lipoma in hard palate is a rare entity that may be associated with endocrine factors and local inflammation.
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Cited by
4 articles.
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