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What can be done for a condition called lipoma arborescens? this is located in the bursa of knee causing a large effusion, pain, no mobility.

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Surgery: It is a rare condition in which a fatty tumor arises within a joint with the knee being most commonly affected. The only effective treatment is surgical removal of the tumor. It is a benign tumor, so the surgery is done for relief of symptoms and is usually quite effective.

Answered 4/29/2013

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Arthroscopic resecti: It is very rare benign tumor , adipose( lipoma , fat) tumor protecting like a tree( arborescens ) from synovial membrane of the joint. If non operative treatment fails , arthroscopic resection of the involved tissue could be done. Speak to your ortho. Surgeon.

Answered 5/10/2013

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