Question 1

sir how many lipoma can arise in human body?

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Many: Most patients have one, but I have seen some patients with so many lipomas i couldn't count them all.

Question 2

hi, i have problem with lipomas, j have a lot, over 100, it,s genetics problem. what should i change??

Accepted Answer

Multiple familial: multiple familial lipomatosis is an autosomal dominant disorder usually with generational 1st degree relatives affected. Lipomas are asymmetric and not associated with any other symptoms. If one person alone is affected it likely is a new mutation. Surgical removal for cosmetic reasons is indicated.

Question 3

what are lipomas?

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Lipoma's: These are tumors made up of fat cells that are densely packed together.  They are benign.  These can be annoying and may even be painful depending on where they are.  If they bother you then see your physician for a referral to have them removed.

Question 4

is lipoma completely noncancerous?

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Yes but....: A true lipoma is not malignant (cancer) but there are some cases in which the lesion is a liposarcoma and is malignant. General rule i was taught was if it is 5 cm or larger it is cancer until proven otherwise. In 30 years I have found 4. Malignant lipomas are rare.

Question 5

lipoma related to smoking?

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Lipoma: No correlation that I am aware of.

Question 6

lipoma on us vs lymp node on us?

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Location: Lymph nodes typically occur in specific locations whereas lipomas tend to be located though out the body. Lymph nodes tend to be very dense whereas lipomas have a more fat like density.

Question 7

can lipoma turn into liposarcoma?

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No: Lipoma is a benign fatty growth that does not become cancerous.

Question 8

can lipomas lead to lipodystrophy?

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No.: A lipoma is a benign (usually harmless) tumor, surrounded by a distinct membrane.  Lipodystrophy is unrelated, and one does not lead to the other.

Question 9

what will happen in lipoma surgery?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma: They are typically found in superficial locations (can feel them just beneath the skin). The skin is injected with a local anesthetic. The skin overlying the lipoma is incised, and the lipoma is dissected out an removed, usually in one piece. It is sent to pathology for detailed analysis. Sometimes light sedation is administered by an anesthesiologist. Deep lesions may require a bigger operation.

Question 10

can fascia be mistaken for lipomas?

Accepted Answer

NO: Fascia has distinct anatomy , is in expected location , each have its own unique futures , an experienced professional  will  not mistake one from another

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