Author/Authors :
Grecchi, Francesco Galeazzi Hospital - Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Italy , Zollino, Ilaria University of Ferrara - Department of Medical Surgical Sciences of Communication and Behavior, Section of Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, Italy , Candotto, Valentina University of Ferrara - Department of Medical Surgical Sciences of Communication and Behavior, Section of Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, Italy , Gallo, Francesco Galeazzi Hospital - Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Italy , Rubino, Giuseppe Galeazzi Hospital - Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Italy , Bianchi, Raffaella Galeazzi Hospital - Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Italy , Carinci, Francesco University of Ferrara - Department of Medical Surgical Sciences of Communication and Behavior, Section of Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, Italy
Abstract :
Lipoma arise in almost 50% of all soft tumours. The neck lipomas are rare tumours that may present as painless masses with slow growth, in the lateral portions of the neck. Some lipomas, such as the one studied in our case, grow deep in the subcutaneous tissue, in close contact with muscles. Here, we report a case of lipoma extending from pre‑tragal region up to the ascending branch of the mandible in a 62 year old man, treated with enucleation. The inferior margin of lipoma involved the pharyngeal and the superior margin was achieved by the top of the skull base. The mass of lipoma caused breathing difficulties in the patient, preventing regular sleep. No complication was recorded in the post‑operative period and no further surgery was performed. The complete resolution after one year’s follow‑up, together with the rarity of the anatomical site, makes this case worthy of description. A correct diagnosis facilitated removal of this lesion with a surgical method.
Keywords :
Enucleation , lipoma , neck , parotid , pharyngeal
