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A member asked:

Subcutaneous lipoma doesn't occur at two sites in the body. one is scrotal skin. what is the other one?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Can be multiple: Lipoma can occur anywhere there are fat cells- lipid containing. From scalp to toes and anywhere else.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 4/22/2013

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