DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2026.v14i03.017

Pages: 393-397

The lipoma is a common benign tumor of mesenchymal origin that forms in any area where fat is typically found. Their appearance in the head and neck is generally uncommon, particularly in the parotid region, where they can be found near the parotid capsule, inside the capsule, or within the glandular tissue. The clinical diagnosis is often challenging, because of a limited clinical suspicion. CT scan and MRI are the preferred modalities for differentiating pathological entities of the parotid gland while histopathology is required to establish the definitive diagnosis. The treatment of these lipomas remains surgical, although this is not universally agreed upon.