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Smooth, symmetrical, firm oval lump in cheek tissue? about an inch in diameter and movable. could this be a lipoma? can you get lipomas in the cheek?
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A lipoma in the cheek is rare and contains fat cells .Usually they are found on head, neck and shoulder. If removed they rarely grow back. They are non cancerous.
Answered 6/7/2023
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