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What are the possible complications from a large lipomas located on shoulder blade?
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Depends: How large. If it is over 4 inches or 10 cm, it can turn into a sarcoma. If it is under your muscles, chances are even higher. So it is best to have it surgically removed and have the entire mass examined by a pathologist. A biopsy isn't going to do it.
Answered 3/27/2013
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