Question 1

have small lipoma near thoracic spine. should i remove it? can it cause trouble? hurts a little.

Accepted Answer

Usually benign: Lipomas are usually benign, but depending on location and size it may put pressure on a muscle or a nerve and start causing discomfort  and pain . Having it removed early is wise so you don't worry about it , also to make sure it's a lipoma and not something else.

Question 2

i have multiple lipomas. many near my spine. can they effect or make back pain? my back gets pulled often & right by where the lipomas are. remove?

Accepted Answer

Lipomas can push on: surrounding tissue, and if there is a nerve nearby that can lead to discomfort. Lipomas themselves are benign and tend to cause pain when they are in an odd location, when pressure is put on them, or if they grow so large they push on nearby muscle, etc. Removing them is usually a straightforward outpatient procedure done under local. See a doctor to make sure it is not related to something deeper

Question 3

i have a possible deep lipoma on lower back near spine. it is palpable, but it did not show up on an ultrasound. is it safe to say it isn't cancerous?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma: Lipomas are benign growths of fat under the skin. They do not spread like cancer. They can enlarge over time, and will sometimes cause discomfort if they become large. They can generally be removed with a simple operation.

Question 4

should i be concerned about a large painful lipoma on my spine?

Accepted Answer

If painful,see MD: Ideally lipomas should not be painful, and thus if you are experiencing pain, you should see a Spine Specialist so that they can thoroughly evaluate the location, symptoms and determine next steps.

Question 5

i'm having a lipoma remove from my back near my spine in the office i'm nervous?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry: In the hands of a competent doctor things will go smoothly and your spine is not involved.

Question 6

what do you recommend if i have a large lipoma on my back near the spine, can this foul smell be coming from this, for about 2 yrs.?

Accepted Answer

Have it removed: Generally, large lipomas are best removed to resolve or prevent symptoms or to rule out malignancy (unlikely).  Unless the lipoma is infected or the overlying skin is broken down, there should be no odor from a lipoma.

Question 7

how to treat a hard spine/neck lipoma?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma: Pain is the main consideration. If painful or with skin retraction/color change, should be excised. If not, observe it.

Question 8

is there higher chance of reoccurring lipomas or neg. side eff. if removed?  i have one right next to my spine and it's about the size of a golf ball.

Accepted Answer

Have it removed: The risk of removing a lipoma is very small and the benefit of having a golfball removed far outweighs it.  Lipomas can recur in the same spot but is a low chance.  Removing one does not cause  lipomas in other areas to develop.

Question 9

mole and lipoma on spine, how can i tell?

Accepted Answer

Not clear: Your question is not clear.  If you have a palpable mass, you should see your doctor.

Question 10

can a lipoma swell up and down often without any pain?its on top of the bone at top of spine/base of neck and coz of it position it gets aggravated.

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: A lipoma is a benign medical condition. It can change the size up or down without pain. There is no need for a treatment. However, if the lipoma concerns you, is painful, infected or is growing, you may want to have it removed and biopsied.

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A member asked:

Have small lipoma near thoracic spine. should i remove it? can it cause trouble? hurts a little.

A member asked:

I have multiple lipomas. many near my spine. can they effect or make back pain? my back gets pulled often & right by where the lipomas are. remove?

A member asked:

I have a possible deep lipoma on lower back near spine. it is palpable, but it did not show up on an ultrasound. is it safe to say it isn't cancerous?

A member asked:

Should i be concerned about a large painful lipoma on my spine?

A member asked:

I'm having a lipoma remove from my back near my spine in the office i'm nervous?

A member asked:

What do you recommend if i have a large lipoma on my back near the spine, can this foul smell be coming from this, for about 2 yrs.?

A member asked:

How to treat a hard spine/neck lipoma?

A member asked:

Is there higher chance of reoccurring lipomas or neg. side eff. if removed? i have one right next to my spine and it's about the size of a golf ball.

A member asked:

Mole and lipoma on spine, how can i tell?

A member asked:

Can a lipoma swell up and down often without any pain?its on top of the bone at top of spine/base of neck and coz of it position it gets aggravated.

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