Bilateral intraosseous lipoma of the maxillary tuberosity: a challenging entity

Lipomas can occur anywhere in the body where fat cells are present; however, intraosseous lipomas are rare. Although solitary lesions have already been reported in the gnathic bones, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of bilateral intraosseous lipoma. A 62-year-old woman was referr...

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Published in:Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery oral and maxillofacial surgery, 2023-12, Vol.124 (6), p.101482-101482, Article 101482
Main Authors: QUEIROZ, Aline, MAIA, Paulo Eduardo Garcia, LEMOS, José Benedito Dias, TRIERVEILER, Marília
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Language:English
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bilateral lipoma
intraosseous lipoma
lipoma
maxillary tuberosity
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Summary:Lipomas can occur anywhere in the body where fat cells are present; however, intraosseous lipomas are rare. Although solitary lesions have already been reported in the gnathic bones, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of bilateral intraosseous lipoma. A 62-year-old woman was referred for evaluation of a swelling on both maxillary tuberosities. The radiographic examination showed a mixed radiolucent-radiopaque image with ill-defined borders on the right side of the maxilla, and an ill-defined radiolucency on the left side. Histologically, both sides revealed numerous mature adipocytes surrounded by immature bone and dystrophic calcification. The patient remains under follow-up and free of disease for 8 months. Due to the rarity of the intraosseous lipomas in the jaws, a literature review of the published cases was performed jointly with this unique case report.
ISSN:2468-7855
2468-7855
DOI:10.1016/j.jormas.2023.101482