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Lipoma
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Lipoma
Symptoms
Causes
Risk Factors
Diagnosis
Complications
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A benign, usually painless, well-circumscribed lipomatous tumor composed of adipose tissue
Symptoms of Lipoma
The following features are indicative of Lipoma:
soft and movable lump
painless lump
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Common Causes of Lipoma
The following are the most common causes of Lipoma:
cause is unknown
Risk Factors for Lipoma
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Lipoma:
family history
obesity
insufficient exercise
being between 40 and 60 years old
Prevention of Lipoma
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Lipoma.
Occurrence of Lipoma
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Lipoma cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Lipoma can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Lipoma can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Lipoma
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Lipoma:
Biopsy: To diagnose symptoms of lipoma
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan: To examine unusual features or appears of the lumps
Computed tomography scan: To measure the lumps size
Doctor for Diagnosis of Lipoma
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Lipoma:
Dermatologist
Complications of Lipoma if untreated
It is not know if Lipoma causes complications if left untreated.
Procedures for Treatment of Lipoma
The following procedures are used to treat Lipoma:
Surgical: To remove the lumps
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This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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