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How could one tell the difference between a lipoma and normal swelling/minor tissue damage?

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Dr. Peter Lydon answered

Specializes in General Surgery

See a surgeon: It can be difficult at times. Lipomas are usually very discrete and mobile. Swelling is less well defined but will improve. See an experienced surgeon to be sure.

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 4/7/2017

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