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Lipoma is very sore, what can i do?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Some lipomas can: Be painful or tender. Or the tumor could be something else. Ask a surgeon for definitive opinion regarding your symptoms and surgical options.

Answered 9/13/2013

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