A lipoma is a benign tumor made of fat tissue [1] they are generally soft to the touch, movable, and painless [1] they usually occur just under the skin, but occasionally may be deeper [1] most are less than 5 cm (2.0 in) in size [2] common locations include upper back, shoulders, and abdomen [4] it is possible to have several lipomas
[3] the cause is generally unclear A lipoma isn't cancer, and it typically is harmless Treatment generally isn't needed, but if the lipoma bothers you, or if it's painful or growing, you may want to have it removed. Learn about lipomas—benign fatty tumors Discover symptoms, causes, types, diagnosis, and treatment options for managing these soft, movable lumps effectively. A lipoma is a small, fatty lump that grows under a person’s skin
Lipomas are benign tumors made up of fat tissue They are typically harmless and painless and often do not require treatment, but might be removed. Lipomas are very common, benign, and usually solitary, but some patients may have multiple lipomas Common sites are the proximal extremities, trunk, and neck Multiple lipomas can be familial and/or associated with various syndromes (eg, genetic disorders) Lipomas are typically benign tumors and malignant transformation is exceedingly rare.
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