2016
DOI: 10.4103/2231-0746.200349
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Osteolipoma in the retromolar trigone: A case report and review of literature

Abstract: Osteolipoma is the distinct histological variant of lipoma. Until now, a total of 17 cases have been documented in English literature. It is most commonly seen in buccal mucosa, floor of the mouth, tongue, palate, and parapharyngeal spaces of the oropharyngeal region. The aim of the present communication is to report an unusual presentation of osteolipoma in the retromolar trigone. Conventional radiographs have revealed “whorled pattern” of radiographic appearance in our case that might be due to uniform distr… Show more

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“…Various anatomical sites, regardless of any bone proximity can be involved by this tumor. According to the pertinent world literature till date, 15 cases of intraoral osteolipoma have been documented so far, with eight of them being reported from buccal mucosa, three from hard palate, two from floor of the mouth, one from lateral border of the tongue, and one from retromolar trigone [6,12]. To the best of our knowledge, our case is the fourth case to be reported from the hard palate.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Various anatomical sites, regardless of any bone proximity can be involved by this tumor. According to the pertinent world literature till date, 15 cases of intraoral osteolipoma have been documented so far, with eight of them being reported from buccal mucosa, three from hard palate, two from floor of the mouth, one from lateral border of the tongue, and one from retromolar trigone [6,12]. To the best of our knowledge, our case is the fourth case to be reported from the hard palate.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%