Lipoma of Hard Palate: Commonest Tumour at Rarest Site.

Lipoma is the most common benign soft tissue tumor. Lipomas are relatively uncommon tumours in the oral cavity accounting only 1-4 %. Half of oral lipomas are in the cheek and the remaining is found in the tongue, floor of the mouth, lips, palate, and gingival mucosa.

Perforative Peritonitis-Gastrointestinal Tract May Not Always Be the Source.

Perforative peritonitis is the most common surgical emergency in general surgical practice. Gastrointestinal perforation is the etiology in the vast majority of the patients. However, occasionally, other rare causes may be encountered.