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What are the possible complications from a large lipomas located on shoulder blade?

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Dr. Robin Rosenberg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

The main ones are se: Seroma or hematoma.

Dr Contreras agreed

Answered 3/4/2013

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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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