Question 1

fatty tumors painful?

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Lipomas: Generally lipomas are painless.  It's possible that depending on where they are or how big they re, they could give you pain however.

Question 2

are fatty tumors dangerous ?

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Common fatty tumor: is lipoma  ,is benign tumor  not dangerous , the malignant type is liposarcoma is dangerous, fortunately not common.

Question 3

what causes fatty tumors on the back?

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I am not sure: If you are referring to multiple lipomas? See a dermatologist to accurately diagnose the tumors.

Question 4

how to reduce or eliminate fatty tumors?

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Excision.: The most common type of "fatty tumor" is called a lipoma.  These tumors are benign and are often felt / palpated underneath the skin on the trunk and arms / legs.  They are generally mobile and soft.  Lipomas are not malignant and do not have malignant potential.  If a lipoma is concerning or cosmetically unacceptable, the standard treatment is surgical excision.

Question 5

i have 3 fatty tumors. should i be worried?

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Benign: No need to worry they are benign.

Question 6

what is a fatty tumor?

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Lipoma - fat cells: A fatty tumor, or lipoma, as it is commonly known in the medical field, is usually a benign (harmless) growth of fat cells and they can occur all throughout the body, on the back, on the skin, under the arms.  If there is a rapid change in size, and pain, or skin changes like discoloration, or bleeding, it should be evaluated by a doctor.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of a fatty tumor?

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Lump: A soft rounded lump under the skin, commonly called lipoma. A benign condition that does not become cancerous.

Question 8

how to treat a fatty tumor?

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Observe or remove: One option  is to observe it as they do not become cancerous. Surgical excision is the best way to remove them. Have had a few patients try liposuction without successful results, but may work for some.

Question 9

what causes a fatty tumor?

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Unknown: I am not aware of the cause of benign fatty tumors called lipoma. They can run in families but most often they are just present with no known cause.

Question 10

can a simple fatty tumor grow in size?

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Yes: The standard lipoma presents as small subcutaneous soft nodules 1-2 cm. in diameter.  Occassionally one sees an extremity lesion, or one of retroperitoneum, lipomatous in origin reaching 20 cm. or more in size.  If a small lipoma grows quickly and obtains a 10 cm. dia. it should be resected, because here a malignant change to liposarcoma is possible.

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