benign-tumour

Lipoma

A lipoma is a tumor made of fat . They are generally soft to the touch, movable, and painless. They usually occur just under the skin, but occasionally may be deeper. Most are less than 5 cm (2.0 in) in size. Common locations include upper back, shoulders, and . It is possible to have several lipomas.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Soft, movable, usually painless lump

Causes — why it happens

·Unclear

How it's found

·Based on physical exam

Treatment

·Observation,

Outlook

·Good

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