Abstract
Head and neck lipomas are fairly common but their presentation in areas like submandibular, submental and sublingual regions are rarely seen. Lipomas are generally asymptomatic and gradually progressive in size, causing aesthetic and functional deficits. Surgical excision remains the mainstay of treatment. Radiological investigations like CECT and MRI play a critical role in diagnosis and management of these lesions. We describe a case of a giant lipoma involving the sublingual, submandibular and submental region, and its management.
Highlights
Lipomas are slow growing, nearly always benign adipose tumours that usually present subcutaneously
Radiological investigations like Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) and MRI play a critical role in diagnosis and management of these lesions
We describe a case of a giant lipoma involving the sublingual, submandibular and submental region, and its management
Summary
Nearly always benign adipose tumours that usually present subcutaneously. They are the most common neoplasms of mesenchymal origin [1]. They can occur anywhere in the body where fat is normally present. Thirteen percent of all lipomas are located in the head and neck region [1]. They constitute 4.4% of all intra-oral tumours, with the cheek being the most common location [3]. Lipomas occurring in the submandibular and submental regions are extremely rare [4]. Review of the literature and its treatment are discussed
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