Oral lipomas: A report of two cases

Abstract

Background: Lipomas of oral origin are rare unlike other parts of the body. When they are found in this region, it is essential to document the presentation and the management.
Aim: To present two clinical cases of oral lipomas, and their surgical management.
Methods: Two clinical cases of oral lipomas were used to illustrate the presentation and surgical management of lipomas.
Findings: The first clinical case was a 70 year old woman with lipoma on the floor of the mouth. The second case was a 55 year old woman with lipoma on right buccal sulcus. Both had surgical excision of their lesions done under local anaesthesia and intravenous sedation.
Conclusion: Oral lipomas could hamper the functions of the oral cavity. Therefore, it is imperative to surgically excise it as at presentation.

Key words: Lipoma, mouth, buccal mucosal, adipocytes, surgical excision, facial swelling