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This report aims to discuss the diagnostic challenges and confirm the rare occurrence of osteolipoma in the oral cavity.

July 23, 2026CureusOpen Access

A Case Report on the Diagnostic Challenge of Mandibular Osteolipoma

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Case report demonstrates the surgical diagnosis of osteolipoma in a male, suggesting the need for histological confirmation.

This report aims to discuss the diagnostic challenges and confirm the rare occurrence of osteolipoma in the oral cavity.
Conducted clinical examination of a 40-year-old male with a mandibular swelling.
Utilized radiographic evaluations, including cone beam computed tomography, for diagnosis.
Performed complete surgical excision and histopathological examination for definitive diagnosis.
Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of osteolipoma, consisting of mature adipocytes and mature bone trabeculae.
No recurrence of the osteolipoma was noted during a three-month follow-up period after surgery.

Bhatia et al. (2026) studied this question.

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