Lipomas of head and neck

Sathyaki D. C.; Mereen Susan Roy

doi:10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20180521

Authors

Sathyaki D. C. Department of ENT, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka, India
Mereen Susan Roy Department of ENT, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20180521

Keywords:

Lipoma, Head and neck

Abstract

Background: Lipomas are rare in head and neck. In head and neck it is more common in posterior triangle.

Methods: All patients with lipoma presenting to the OPD in a tertiary care centre.

Results: Lipomas were common in posterior triangle and was more common in males.

Conclusions: Ultrasound and FNAC aid in diagnosis of Lipoma.

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Author Biographies

Sathyaki D. C., Department of ENT, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka, India

Assistant Professor, Department of E.N.T

Mereen Susan Roy, Department of ENT, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka, India

Assistant Professor, Department of E.N.T

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