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How can i tell if this lump on my arm.is really a lipoma i was told by a nurse a long time ago. but im not sure . help?

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Get a biopsy: If sure of dx. Continue to observe, if unsure refer to surgeon for bc.

Answered 9/28/2016

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MRI: Unlike most soft tissue tumors, you can diagnose a lipoma confidently with an mri. If it looks like a lipoma on mri, you don't need a biopsy or surgery.

Answered 2/19/2016

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