Extensive Giant Lipoma of Oropharynx

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Published: Mar 31, 2022
Keywords:
Lipoma, Benign neoplasm, Neck, Oropharynx

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Irfan Mohamad
Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysi
Ahmad Hazim Hazlami Ahmad Nizar
Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Nor Shahida Abd Mutalib
Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia
Nurliza Idris
Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia.

Abstract

Lipoma is a benign, slow growing tumour composed of adipose tissue. In general, it is very unusual for lipoma to form in the head and neck region, let alone achieve a size of more than 10 cm with the involvement of deep neck spaces. We discussed a case of an extremely huge neck lipoma measuring 18 cm x 14 cm with extensive involvement of deep neck spaces, infratemporal fossa and pharynx, closely adherent to submandibular and parotid gland. The diagnostic and therapeutic challenges were discussed, in achieving a surgically complete excision and cosmetically acceptable outcome.

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Mohamad, I., Ahmad Nizar, A. H. H., Abd Mutalib, N. S., & Idris, N. (2022). Extensive Giant Lipoma of Oropharynx. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 18(2), 194–196. Retrieved from http://mjmhsojs.upm.edu.my/index.php/mjmhs/article/view/539
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Vol. 18 No. 2 (2022)
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Case Report

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