A member asked:

The case is lipoma in the knee joint with vascular enhancemen. doctors said it must be removed and tested. but is biopsy necessary step? is it a must?

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Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarry answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Smart step.: Lipoma is a benign fatty tumor, it looks a certain way, and is usually harmless, although it can grow in size and eventually be uncomfortable. Vascular enhancement means that you have a stronger vascular supply. Malignant tumors usually have a stronger vascular supply. A biopsy puts the mass under a microscope and makes sure it is in fact a lipoma. Purpose is to make sure.

Answered 2/9/2017

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Need surgery: Any space-occupying lesion in a joint will create problems as it grows, so it needs to come out.

Answered 6/18/2014

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