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My mum has a 10cm lump on the abdomen near to the right side of the waistline. the general surgeon who examine and touch it confirm that it is a lipom?

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Dr. Jeffrey Clemens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No: This would be a very large lipoma, it should be removed, especially if causing symptoms. The tissue should be examined by a pathologist to exclude malignancy (unlikely, but possible). Just feeling the lump can give a pretty good indication of what is going on, but removing it is best.

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 4/10/2018

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A member asked:

My mum has a 10cm lump on the abdomen near to the right side of the waistline. the general surgeon who examine and touch it confirm that it is a lipom?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Clemens answered

Dr Lin agreed

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