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Benign lipoma
A condition characterized by benign growths of fat tissue.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
Is a type of:
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 57-year old female asked:
Am a breast cancer surv,now L/ quadrant Ab Sono: 'numerous benign APPEARING lipoma'.They are fast growing bothersome - 5mths. Should I ask for biopsy?
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A 39-year old female asked:
I have a lipoma and had thyroid cancer. My seven year old has two lipomas. Are they truly benign or can this be a sign of an underlying disorder?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Mammo:ill marginated focal assymetry, sono:two lipomas or intramamary lymphs, mri:looks benign but birads 4, and recommends biopsy.im confused/scared!
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lipoma?
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What are lipomas?
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Lipomas are hard?
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Do lipomas go away?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Why and how lipomas form?
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What to do for lipoma pain?
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A 36-year old asked:
How to cure Multiple Lipoma?
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A 45-year old asked:
Are lipomas hard and painful?
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A 37-year old asked:
Why do people develop lipomas?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Does lipomas need to be treated?
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A 39-year old asked:
Can lipomas go away on their own?
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Are lipomas usually hard or soft?
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A 27-year old asked:
Is fatigue associated with lipomas?
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What type of doctor treats lipomas?
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A 40-year old asked:
Lipoma is very sore, what can I do?
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A 45-year old asked:
Will burning fat get rid of lipoma?
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A 50-year old asked:
What type of doctor treats lipomas?
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A 40-year old asked:
What does a lipoma look and feel like?
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A 29-year old male asked:
How to getrid of lipoma without surgery?
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A 48-year old asked:
Need doctor's help! Will lipoma be hard?
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A 46-year old asked:
I was wondering are lipomas usually hard?
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A 44-year old asked:
Should I get the lipoma on my cheek removed?
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A 24-year old female asked:
What are possible causes of multiple lipomas?
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A 35-year old asked:
Do lipomas ever get to be very large and hard?
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A 48-year old asked:
What is the best way to prevent and treat lipomas?
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A 31-year old asked:
Could I die if I get the lipoma from my back removed?
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A 48-year old asked:
Is lipoma harmless on your body regardless of its size?
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