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Why there is only little research on lipoma?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Lipoma: Lipoma is a glob of fat under the skin. I guess there are more important things to research.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 8/28/2012

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Simple problem: Lipomas are fairly simple problems and the management is well understood. There is little need for research on this very common problem.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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