Chondrolipoma presenting as a lump on the lateral tongue.

UNLABELLED: The oral cavity is an uncommon site for a true lipoma. A distinct histological variant is chondrolipoma, which is a rare oral lesion. A case of chondrolipoma in a 71-year-old male is reported and histology and differential diagnosis are discussed.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE: An oral lump is a common presenting complaint and requires further investigation.