Huge Tongue Lipoma: A Case Report

Document Type : Case Report

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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Kerman, Iran.

Abstract

Introduction:
Lipomas are among the most common tumors of the human body. However, they are uncommon in the oral cavity and are observed as slow growing, painless, and asymptomatic yellowish submucosal masses. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice and recurrence is not expected. 
 
Case Report:
The case of a 30-year-old woman with a huge lipoma on the tip of her tongue since 3 years, is presented. She had difficulty with speech and mastication because the tongue tumor was filling the oral cavity. Clinical examination revealed a yellowish lesion, measuring 8 cm in maximum diameter, protruding from the lingual surface. The tumor was surgically excised with restoration of normal tongue function and histopathological examination of the tumor confirmed that it was a lipoma.
 
Conclusion: 
Tongue lipoma is rarely seen and can be a cause of macroglossia. Surgical excision for lipoma is indicated for symptomatic relief and exclusion of associated malignancy.

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Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 27, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
March and April 2015
Pages 165-169

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