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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is lipoma?
It is a benign tumor arising from yellow fat. It can be superficial or deep seated and presents as a painless swelling. The cause in unknown. It could be genetic due to injury that has caused significant impact.
Symptoms of lipoma
Soft lump/s on skin
Lumps under the skin
Multiple areas of skin redness or red spots
Questions your doctor may ask to check for lipoma
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose lipoma
Do you have a soft lump under your skin?
Do you feel a lump/lumps under your skin?
Do you have multiple areas of skin which are reddened or have red spots?
Treatment for lipoma
Lipoma can be managed by surgical excision. A small lipoma is excised under local anesthesia and larger ones are excised under general anesthesia. The recurrence rate of lipoma is 11%.
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References
Salam GA. Lipoma excision. Am Fam Physician. 2002 Mar 1;65(5):901-4. PMID: 11898962.
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2002/0301/p901.html
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