A case of lipoma of the submandibular region extending into the parapharyngeal space

Abstract

Lipoma is a common tumor found anywhere on the body. However, reports of large lipoma of the submandibular region, particularly extending into the parapharyngeal space, are rare. To remove tumor of the parapharyngeal space, many authors recommend a transcervical or transparotid-cervical approach. We report a case of lipoma of the submandibular region that extended into the parapharyngeal space which was removed with small invasion using a transmandibular approach.