an unusual sublingual intraoral lipoma: a case report

Lipoma is a common tumor of soft tissue with rare occurrence in the oral cavity, accounting for only 1-4% of benign oral tumors. it may be noticed only during routine dental examinations. most of them rarely cause pain, resulting in a delay in seeking treatment. lipoma of the oral cavity may occur in any region. the buccal mucosa, tongue, and floor of the mouth are among the common locations. a case of large intraoral lipoma occurring in the sublingual region in a 59-year-old male patient is reported. it was treated surgically under general anesthesia.