CASE REPORT
Lipoma of the Palate: An Uncommon Finding
Luiz Evaristo Ricci Volpato1, 2, *, Artur Cunha Vasconcelos2, Nayane Assis Lambert2, Paulo Henrique de Souza Castro2, Arlindo Aburad2, Alvaro Henrique Borges1
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2016Volume: 10
First Page: 643
Last Page: 646
Publisher ID: TODENTJ-10-643
DOI: 10.2174/1874210601610010643
Article History:
Received Date: 30/05/2016Revision Received Date: 21/09/2016
Acceptance Date: 27/10/2016
Electronic publication date: 29/11/2016
Collection year: 2016

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Abstract
Background:
Lipoma is a benign neoplasm originated from adipose cells circumscribed by connective tissue. This neoplasm represents about 1% to 4.4% of all oral benign tumors and it is rarely located in the palate area.
Objective:
This case reports the occurrence of an oral lipoma in the hard palate of a 57-year-old woman and discusses its etiology and treatment.
Case Report:
The treatment consisted in the total resection of the lesion and laser therapy. The patient is being followed up for forty three months with no signs of recurrence.
Conclusion:
Lipoma in hard palate is a rare entity that may be associated with endocrine factors and local inflammation.