Lipoma involving the masticator space

Abstract

The lipoma is a common tumor of mesenchymal origin, usually seen on the trunk and lower limbs. In the head and neck region, it is usually seen in the posterior neck. It is rarely seen in the anterior neck, infratemporal fossa, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and parotid gland. It may present in a variety of ways. We report a rare case of a lipoma involving the masticator space.

The lipoma of tongue - A rare site for a tumor: Case report and review of the literature

“…[ 3 ] Multiple head and neck lipomas are closely associated with many systemic conditions such as neurofibromatosis, gardner syndrome, familial multiple lipomatosis, madelung's disease, and proteus syndrome. [ 8 ]…”

A common tumor in an uncommon location: Lipoma of the palate

“…Various mechanisms have been proposed for explaining the origin of these tumors in the oral cavity, this range from origin from lipoblastic embryonic cell nests, metaplasia of muscle cells, and trauma to chronic irritation and fatty degeneration. [ 5 6 ]…”

“…Treatment is indicated only when the tumor interferes with speech, mastication, or is cosmetically unacceptable. [ 4 5 6 ] The treatment of oral lipomas regardless of the histologic variant is simple surgical excision. [ 4 5 6 ] The prognosis is good as recurrences are uncommon, but they may occur in the infiltrative variant.…”

Remoção De Lipoma Em Face Sob Anestesia Local E Sedação: Relato De Caso / Lipoma Removal in Face Under Local Anesthesia and Sedation: Case Report

“…Lipomas são neoplasias benignas, de origem mesenquimal, compostos por células de tecido adiposo 1 . São neoplasmas de tecido mole mesenquimal mais comuns [1][2][3][4] , onde há prevalência de 15 a 20% em cabeça e pescoço e 1-4% em cavidade oral 1,4,5 .…”

“…A primeira descrição de um exame oral lesão foi fornecida em 1848 por Roux, referindo -se a essa entidade patológica como epulis amarela 1,7 . Não possuem prevalência quanto raça, apresenta leve predileção por homens 1,4 , sendo mais frequentes em adultos, entre a sexta e sétima décadas de vida 2,3,6 . Sua etiologia é desconhecida, porém dentre as teorias aventadas elencam-se principalmente trauma, síndromes, hereditariedade e infecção local 1,3,4 .…”