A slow growing soft tissue swelling in the midpalatine region at the junction of hard and soft palate of seven year duration. Swelling measuring around 1.5x2cms, soft in consistency and non tender on palpation.
        An encapsulated tumor characterized by peripheral lipomatous tissue and central salivary gland elements with prominent dilation of ducts was seen. Intraoral lipoma is a well-known entity but lipomatous tumors including salivary gland tissue are uncommon. Is it a case of sialolipoma ??

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