Isolated hypopharynx lipoma: a case presentation and literature review

Abstract Background Lipomas are the most common benign mesenchymal tumors. They are defined as subcutaneous neoplasms of mature adipocyte cells that can occur wherever fatty tissue is. Lipomas are rare in the upper aerodigestive tract. Usually asymptomatic, they may be painful, uncomfortable, or eve...

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Main Authors: Naouar Ouattassi, Omaima Qassab, Nawal Hammas, Abdellatif Oudidi, Mohamed Nouredine El Amine El Alami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-09-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-022-00305-y