Traumatic herniation of the buccal fat pad into the oral cavity.
A case is described of traumatic herniation of the buccal pad of fat intraorally in a 4-year-old boy, which presented as a soft pedunculated swelling projecting from the buccal mucosa at occlusal level. The herniated fat was removed under general anaesthesia. The aetiology and treatment of the condition are discussed.
Haria
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Department of Oral Medicine, Surgery and Pathology, University of Bristol Dental School.
Kidner
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Shepherd
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JP
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000293:injuries; D001642:Bicycling / Q000293:injuries; D002610:Cheek / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male