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  1. Also known as: lumps
    Benign tumors of fat, formed between the skin and the underlying muscle. Lipomas can grow anywhere in the body where fat cells are present. Most commonly seen in neck, shoulders, armpits, and thigh.
    How common is condition?
    Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Doesn't require lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several years or be lifelong
    Condition Highlight
    Family history may increase likelihood
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    Causes

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    • Exact cause is not known. The following are the risk factors for the development of lipoma
    • Family history of lipoma

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    Symptoms

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    Contact your provider if experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms.

    Lipomas are present just under the skin.

    • May not have any symptoms except for the lump.

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Doctors identify by looking at the lumps and for further evaluation biopsy and imaging tests are performed.

    Common tests & procedures

    Physical examination: This is done by talking to the patient about sign and symptoms and examining the affected skin.

    Biopsy: A small piece of tissue is removed from the affected region, to rule out the possibility of cancer.

    Imaging test: X-ray, MRI and CT scan may be done to ensure that lumps are not cancerous.

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