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Lipoma on knee, several small ones in one area, hard, hurts, growing, there for over a month, what types could this be?

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Dr. David Earle answered

Maybe cysts: Small lumps under the skin can represent lipomas or cysts. Neither are dangerous, but can be bothersome. There are no subtypes of lipoma, which is a benign fatty tumor. Hope this helps!

Answered 3/3/2016

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A member asked:

Lipoma on knee, several small ones in one area, hard, hurts, growing, there for over a month, what types could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Earle answered

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