Abstract

SCIVETTI, M et al. Giant fibrolipoma of the cheek: report of a case. Av Odontoestomatol [online]. 2006, vol.22, n.1, pp.33-36. ISSN 2340-3152.

Lipomas are common soft tissue mesenchymal neoplasms, rare in the oral cavity, representing 1% of all benign oral tumors. Fibrolipoma is a histological variant of the classic lipoma which normally affects buccal mucosa, floor of the mouth, tongue and lips. In this article is presented a rare case of fibrolipoma of the cheek and are discussed all the aspects of diagnosis, histology and surgical treatment, according to literature data.

Keywords : Lipoma; benign neoplasm; fibrolipoma; cheek.

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