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Left upper quad abdominal lump. ultrasound diagnosed lipoma twice.no growth within year.very painful when coughing or pressure applied. cancer?

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No: Lipoma is not cancer and is benign tumor but if causing symptoms see the surgeon for resection of tumor.

Answered 3/24/2020

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: A lipoma is a benign growth of fatty tissue and usually does not cause pain, nor is it usually tender. An ultrasound is not a sensative enough test to distinguish between a lipoma and other growths. So if you are having symptoms of pain, I would definitely get some further testing or even consider an excisional biopsy.

Answered 7/17/2016

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