A member asked:

Would a lipoma on the rib cage in my back show up on a mri of the spine?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Probably: A lipoma should be able to be diagnosed on an m ri.

Answered 2/4/2018

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Dr. Philip Woodworth answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Might not: Lipomas are made of the same fat tissues as that of normal surrounding fat and therefore may not be differentiated from the surrounding tissues on MRI exam.

Answered 6/14/2018

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