Treatment of a Massive Oral Lipoma Involving Branches of the Mental Nerve: A Rare Case Report
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2025
Yazarlar: Muharrem Ergün DUDAK, İrem YAMAN, Ali EYÜPOĞLU, Murat URGUN
Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dental Sciences, Uluslararası, 2025, cilt 31, ss 674-678
DOI: 10.5336/dentalsci.2025-110463
Özet
Oral lipomas are rare, benign mesenchymal tumors that typically present as slow-growing, painless masses in the oral cavity. Although their etiology remains unclear, genetic predisposition, trauma, and metabolic factors have been proposed. Most cases are asymptomatic, but lipomas located near neurovascular structures, such as the mental nerve, may affect oral function, chewing, or sensory perception. Diagnosis relies on clinical examination and histopathological analysis, with magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography providing valuable information on tumor margins and adjacent structures. Given their histological similarities to other soft tissue tumors, differential diagnosis is essential to rule out salivary gland neoplasms, oral lymphoepithelial cysts, and other benign mesenchymal lesions. The gold standard of treatment is surgical excision of the lesion. This study discusses the diagnostic approach, differential diagnosis, and surgical considerations for oral lipomas, emphasizing the importance of accurate imaging and meticulous surgical planning to optimize outcomes and minimize complications.