Submental Lipoma

Lipomas are common mesenchymal tumours; however, their occurrence in the head and neck region is relatively rare and account for only 15% - 25% of all lipomas. Lipomas of the submental region are even more uncommon, representing only about 1.0% -1.3% of all submental tumours, and are often not included in the initial differential diagnosis of benign tumours. Usually, a soft, non-tender, well-circumscribed tumour of the submental area in an elderly female is considered Salivary gland tumors unless proven otherwise by histopathological examination. A rare case of a large lipoma of the submental area, which had been present for 2 years, is reported in a 42-year old female patient. The literature on clinical presentation, method of investigations and management of submental lipoma is briefly reviewed.