Lipoma of the Palate: An Uncommon Finding.

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.