Giant lipoma arising from deep lobe of the parotid gland
2006
Giant Lipoma in the Parotid Gland: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Wu Che-Wei, Chi Hung-Pin, Chiang Feng-Yu, Hsu Ying-Che, Chan Leong-Perng, Kuo Wen-Rei
Primary Institution: Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
Conclusion
Giant lipomas in the deep parotid lobe are rare, and surgical management requires experienced surgeons to ensure good aesthetic and functional outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a large asymptomatic mass for over fifteen years.
- The lipoma was successfully enucleated with intact facial nerve function.
- Histopathology revealed fibrolipoma, a variant of lipoma.
- The CT scan provided accurate preoperative information.
- Surgical management should be performed by experienced surgeons.
Takeaway
A woman had a big lump in her cheek for 15 years, and doctors successfully removed it without hurting her face.
Methodology
The case involved surgical excision of a giant lipoma after careful dissection of the facial nerve branches.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 71-year-old female patient.
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