Intraoral Lipoma Mimicking a Cystic Lesion: Diagnostic Challenges and Surgical Management

Key Points

• Intraoral lipoma often mimics cystic lesions, complicating diagnosis and treatment planning.
• A key finding is the diagnostic confusion that can lead to mismanagement during surgical intervention.
• The approach involves comprehensive imaging and histological analysis to differentiate between lesions.
• These findings highlight the need for increased awareness in clinical practice to reduce misdiagnosis in oral lesions.