Zeeshan Arif¹* and Kritika Rai²

¹FFPS, OMS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
²OMS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

*Corresponding Author: Zeeshan Arif, FFPS, OMS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Received: June 03, 2021; Published: June 15, 2021

Abstract

Lipoma is one of the most common benign soft tissue tumors of the forehead. Multiple techniques have been described for excision of tumor of the forehead. Endoscopic techniques have gained popularity in head and neck surgery. In the excision of forehead lipomas, minimally invasive endoscopic excision allows inconspicuous incision placement, better visualization of operative field, fewer complications and faster return to work. We present a case of endoscopic excision of a forehead lipoma using a single incision approach. The procedure provided a better cosmetic result as there was no visible scar, leading to greater patient satisfaction. There were no post operative complications. In conclusion, endoscopic excision is a safe and effective method for excision of forehead lipomas. It provides a better cosmetic result and faster return to work, thereby leading to greater patient satisfaction.

Keywords: Lipoma; Endoscopic Excision; Forehead Tumor; Single Incision

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Citation

Citation: Zeeshan Arif and Kritika Rai. “Endoscope Assisted Cosmetic Excision of Forehead Lipoma". Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 3.7 (2021): 42-45.

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Copyright: © 2021 Zeeshan Arif and Kritika Rai. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.