Abstract

Introduction: Lipomas as the name suggests these are the benign mesenchymal tumors of adipose layer. It usually has unknown etiology, however, a history of preceding trauma which leads to breakdown of the adipose layer and abnormal growth has been suggested. They have characteristic appearances on ultrasound study and do not require FNAC (unless risk of malignant transformation is suspected). In case of large lipomas, CT and MRI scanning may be useful in assessing the anatomy and aid surgical planning. Case Presentation: A 55-year-old male patient presented to the otorhinolaryngology OPD with a swelling over right submandibular area since 6 years and was painless in nature. High resolution sonography which was suggestive of ill-defined homogenous lesion in superficial plane. Patient underwent surgical excision and histopathological examination revealed out lipoma. Conclusion: It is always safe and effective way that the tumor to be subjected to proper radiological evaluation to know the extent of tumors for its proper and complete excision and to prevent recurrence.