Lipoma of the tongue. A clinical case report
Scala, M.; Mereu, P.; Schenone, G.; Comandini, D.; Margarino, G.
Minerva Stomatologica 41(5): 215-218
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4970 PMID: 1461244 Document Number: 396497
Lipoma is a benign tumor of the adipose tissue. It is a common neoplasm but very rarely involves the tongue. Only 0.3% of all tumors involving the tongue are lipomas. A case of lipoma originating in the tongue is described. The tumor was removed and did not recur one year after excision.