What is a fatty tumor?

Lipoma: A fatty tumor, or lipoma, is usually a benign soft tissue tumor. It is commonly found under the skin in the subcutaneous tissues.

Lipoma: Doctors are usually referring to a soft growth composed of a benign tumor that developed from fat cells. They usually are very slow growing and don't cause problems but easily excised. However a liposarcoma can also appear the same and be more aggressive and are malignant.