Fibrolipoma of Tongue: A Rare Entity

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2022 Jun;32(6):814-816. doi: 10.29271/jcpsp.2022.06.814.

Abstract

Lipomas are benign mesenchymal tumors that comprise almost one-half of all soft tissue tumors. Lipomas can occur at any site where fat cells are present but are rare in the oral cavity, especially the tongue, which is a very rare site. Lipoma has several variants. Fibrolipoma is a rare variant and accounts for 25-40% of lipomas of the tongue. In only 14 cases, the diagnosis of fibrolipoma has been made histologically. Most cases of lipomas occur above 40 years of age. Herein, we report a case of fibrolipoma of the tongue in a young female of 18 years. The patient presented with complaint of swelling on the dorsum of the tongue for 8 years. The swelling was surgically excised and microscopically a diagnosis of fibrolipoma was made. In conclusion, oral lipomas especially lingual lipomas are a rare entity. Although oral lipomas mostly occur above 40 years of age, they can occur at a younger age. Key Words: Fibrolipoma, Tongue, Histopathology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Back / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lipoma* / diagnosis
  • Lipoma* / pathology
  • Lipoma* / surgery
  • Tongue / pathology
  • Tongue / surgery