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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-09-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-022-00305-y |