Lipomas are subcutaneous soft tissue
tumors that usually are slow-growing and are harmless. They have a soft,
rubbery consistency. Lipomas tend to form on the trunk, shoulders, neck, but
can appear elsewhere on the body.
What
Are the Symptoms of Lipomas?
Lipomas can appear as solitary
nodules or in groups. Most lipomas are less than 5 cm in diameter and have no
symptoms, but they can cause pain when they compress nerves.
How
Are Lipomas Treated?
Lipomas are not removed unless there
is a cosmetic concern, a compression of surrounding structures, or an uncertain
diagnosis. Lipomas generally do not infiltrate into surrounding tissue so they
can be removed easily by excision.
An alternative to standard excision
is to manually squeeze the lipoma through a small incision. This technique is
useful in areas with thin dermis, such as the face and extremities.
Liposuction-assisted lipectomy also can be used to remove large lipomas with
minimal scarring
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