Lipoma
General Surgery · General & Systemic
Mild
Severity
Very common — affects roughly 1 in 1,000 people, usually adults between 40 and 60 years of age
Prevalence
No
Contagious
General Surgery
Specialist
📖What is Lipoma?
A lipoma is a benign, slow-growing tumor made of mature fat cells that develops just beneath the skin, most commonly on the shoulders, neck, back, abdomen, arms, or thighs. It is the most common type of soft tissue tumor and typically feels soft, doughy, and moves easily under the skin when touched. Lipomas are almost always harmless and rarely become cancerous, though they can grow large enough to cause cosmetic concern or, in rare locations, press on nearby structures. Most people develop only one or a few, though some individuals with hereditary conditions develop many.
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