Buccal soft tissue lipoma in an adult Nigerian: a case report and literature review
2008
Case Report of Buccal Soft Tissue Lipoma in an Adult Nigerian
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Adoga Adeyi A, Nimkur Tonga L, Manasseh Agabus N, Echejoh Godwin O
Primary Institution: Jos University Teaching Hospital
Conclusion
Surgical excision of buccal soft tissue lipomas is effective and leads to excellent outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Lipomas are benign tumors that can occur in the oral cavity but are rare.
- The patient had a slow-growing, painless mass in her cheek for six years.
- Surgical excision is the recommended treatment for lipomas.
Takeaway
This study talks about a woman in Nigeria who had a lipoma, which is a harmless lump of fat, in her cheek, and after surgery, she felt much better.
Methodology
The case was diagnosed through clinical examination and imaging, followed by surgical excision.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 35-year-old woman of the Tiv ethnic group in Nigeria.
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