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2 small atheromas 0.75cm and 0.25cm ( thats what my doctor said ) behind my neck. does it have to do with hiv 2 ? im negative at 18 week last exposure

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Lipomas: I believe what the Dr said was lipomas, which are small fatty growths unrelated to HIV. Atheroma refers to the material that builds up in lining of blood vessels in patients who have atherosclerosis.

Answered 11/3/2015

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