Question 1

how does it feels to have a lipoma intramuscular? what are the symptoms? is it a serious thing?

Accepted Answer

Usually asymptomatic: Intramuscular lipomas are usually asymptomatic and are found incidentally. As such, they do not typically require treatment. If it is large enough, it may cause tenderness in the muscle involved (very uncommon). In that case, you should see an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 2

78 grams of lipomas removed from lower back on each side over erector spinae group deep intramuscular are jp drains necessary on both sides thank you?

Accepted Answer

A choice: The surgeon will want to empty the space to advance approximation and healing.
If very bloody, then aspiration of hematoma can reduce infection and bruising.
Several surgical decisions.
Jp are closed system, in contrast to an open external drain.

Question 3

can a intramuscular bicep lesion that appears heterogeneous on an ultrasound still be a lipoma?  what else could it be?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: Is limited in its ability to characterize soft tissue masses. An MRI with contrast is the best study short of biopsy to evaluate whether this lesion is a benign lipoma or something else. The contrast allows the radiologist to see if any part of the presumed fatty mass enhances (as may occur with liposarcomas).

Question 4

small hard ball under my scar where i had a painful intramuscular lipoma removed outside of right rib cage. 5mths post op, right side hurts to touch.

Accepted Answer

Suture granuloma?: If the lump is painful, it likely should be removed. At the scar site, the most likely cause is a chronic inflammation around a buried suture, but since this was at the site of a benign lipoma, a second look at the pathologic diagnosis is warranted.

Question 5

3x2cm intramuscular thigh lump. us, xray & mri indeterminate but not lipoma. hi t2 &stir low t1. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Could be: neurolemmoma (or Schwannoma), less likely malignant tumor.  It would probably require biopsy.  Consult with a surgeon for specific advice.

Question 6

intramuscular lipoma 57 x 27x 47 mm above the inguinal canal right external oblique muscle' should i do anything? i have pain and a lump.

Accepted Answer

Well if it is for: sure a lipoma you don't have to do anything, but if it is causing pain you may want it removed.

Question 7

ct  findings 6.1x3.7x2.1cm intramuscular lipomatous gastrocnemius mass.  likely lipoma. mri advised. was told  do nothing unless worsens.i'm concerned?

Accepted Answer

Get MRI to be sure: MRI is better than CT to characterize soft tissue masses.        IV contrast would likely be used for lipoma analysis. These statements assume the patient is a candidate for MRI and contrast.
Lipomas are benign, but it is nice to almost completely exclude a rare liposarcoma--less than 3 in a million people diagnosed in a year. MRI along with a benign history and presentation does this.

Question 8

had ct for leg mass 6 month ago.  said likely intramuscular lipoma calf. suggested mri. didn't get. last 2 month double in size and lots of pain. ?

Accepted Answer

Get re-checked: Lipoma is a benign tumor that can occur anywhere in the body, and some can grow to be very large and compress surrounding tissues, causing pain.  However, CT scan alone may not be adequate to distinguish lipoma from potentially more serious tumors, called liposarcomas.  Further testing, with a tissue biopsy is the only way to definitively confirm the tumor type.

Question 9

3cm firm painless intramuscular lump in thigh for 5 months. bone ok. mri + dye = avid enhancement. not lipoma or myxoma. what could it be? next step?

Accepted Answer

The next step: is probably a biopsy to evaluate the tumor.  Malignancy, unfortunately, is a consideration here.

Question 10

what are lipomas caused by trauma is it fasha ?

Accepted Answer

Benign tumors: Lipomas are benign fatty tumors of the deep layer of the skin, and are usually painless. Then can move around a little, and they usually occur in other family members. If large, or in a sensitive location, they can be removed with liposuction, with minimal scar.

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How does it feels to have a lipoma intramuscular? what are the symptoms? is it a serious thing?

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78 grams of lipomas removed from lower back on each side over erector spinae group deep intramuscular are jp drains necessary on both sides thank you?

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Can a intramuscular bicep lesion that appears heterogeneous on an ultrasound still be a lipoma? what else could it be?

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Small hard ball under my scar where i had a painful intramuscular lipoma removed outside of right rib cage. 5mths post op, right side hurts to touch.

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3x2cm intramuscular thigh lump. us, xray & mri indeterminate but not lipoma. hi t2 &stir low t1. what could it be?

A member asked:

Intramuscular lipoma 57 x 27x 47 mm above the inguinal canal right external oblique muscle' should i do anything? i have pain and a lump.

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Ct findings 6.1x3.7x2.1cm intramuscular lipomatous gastrocnemius mass. likely lipoma. mri advised. was told do nothing unless worsens.i'm concerned?

A member asked:

Had ct for leg mass 6 month ago. said likely intramuscular lipoma calf. suggested mri. didn't get. last 2 month double in size and lots of pain. ?

A member asked:

3cm firm painless intramuscular lump in thigh for 5 months. bone ok. mri + dye = avid enhancement. not lipoma or myxoma. what could it be? next step?

A member asked:

What are lipomas caused by trauma is it fasha ?

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