🧠 What is a Lipoma?
A lipoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor made up of fat cells. It typically appears as a soft, painless, and slow-growing lump under the skin.
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📍 Common Sites: • Arms • Shoulders • Back • Thighs • Neck • Abdomen
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🔍 Key Characteristics: • Soft and doughy to touch • Freely movable under the skin • Usually painless (may hurt if pressing on nerves) • Size varies from a few mm to several cm • Grows slowly over months or years
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🧬 What Causes Lipomas? • Exact cause unknown • May be genetic (runs in families) • More common between ages 30–60 • Sometimes follow trauma or injury (rare)
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⚠️ When Should You Seek Medical Attention? • Lump is growing rapidly • Becomes painful or tender • Causes cosmetic concern • Interferes with movement or daily activity • Doubt if it’s a lipoma or something else (needs evaluation)
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- Treatment:
- Surgical Excision is the treatment of choice
- Done under local anesthesia
- Same-day discharge
- Minimal scarring if done early
- No medication or home remedy can make lipoma disappear
