Author/Authors :
Daniels, John Spencer M. North West Armed Forces Hospital - Department of Dental Services, KSA , Owusu, Gifty Benson North West Armed Forces Hospital - Department of Dental Services, KSA , Dufresne, Kesnel North West Armed Forces Hospital - Department of Dental Services, KSA , Stewart, Barry L. North West Armed Forces Hospital - Department of Dental Services, KSA
Abstract :
Although lipomas are among the most common mesenchymal neoplasms, only 15%-20% involve the head and neck and 1%-4% affects the oral cavity. Lipoma of the tongue represents about 0.3% of all benign lesions of the oral cavity and about 13%-20% of all oral lipomas. Oral lipomas are generally reported to occur more frequently after the age of 40 years. Previous reports suggested a higher incidence of oral lipoma in males however current studies show no general consensus in gender predilection. A case of lipoma of the tongue in a 38-year-old female patient is reported.
