Lipomas

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Lipomas

Lipomas (pronunciation: /lɪˈpoʊməz/) are benign tumors made up of fatty tissue. They are soft to the touch, usually movable, and are generally painless. Many lipomas are small (under one centimeter diameter) but can enlarge to sizes greater than six centimeters.

Etymology

The term "Lipoma" is derived from the Greek words 'lipos' which means fat and 'oma' which means tumor or growth. Thus, Lipoma essentially means a fatty growth.

Types of Lipomas

There are several types of lipomas, including:

Related Terms

  • Lipomatosis: A condition where multiple lipomas are present.
  • Liposarcoma: A malignant form of lipoma.
  • Angiolipoma: A lipoma variant where the fatty tissue is infiltrated by small blood vessels.

Treatment

Treatment for a lipoma usually isn't necessary unless it's bothering you. If that's the case, your doctor might recommend:

  • Surgical removal: Most lipomas are removed surgically by cutting them out.
  • Steroid injections: This treatment shrinks the lipoma but doesn't completely eliminate it.
  • Liposuction: This treatment uses a needle and a large syringe to remove the fatty lump.

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