Lipoma of the retromolar area

Abstract

Lipoma is a benign mesenchymal neoplasm composed of mature adipocytes. It is a soft tissue tumor
comprising of about 20% cases in head and neck region but only 1 % to 2% occur in oral cavity. Intraorally, it
occurs predominantly in the buccal mucosa followed by tongue, floor of the mouth, buccal vestibule and rarely
in the palate and gingiva. We present a case of lipoma occurring in a 74 year old patient in the retromolar area
which is unusual.