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Tumor

Lipoma

Lipoma

A lipoma is a benign tumour made of fats tissue. They are generally tender to the touch, movable, and painless. They typically occur just under the pores and skin but occasionally can be deeper. Common locations consist of upper back, shoulders, and abdomen. A few people have several lipomas. The purpose is generally unclear. Risk factors consist of own family history, obesity, and not sufficient exercise. Diagnosis is normally based on a bodily exam. Occasionally scientific imaging or tissue biopsy is used to confirm the diagnosis. Symptoms includes Situated just below the skin, commonly arise within the neck, shoulders, back, abdomen, hands, and thighs, Soft and doughy to the touch, also move effortlessly with moderate finger pressure, Generally small. Lipomas are usually much less than 2 inches (5 centimetres) in diameter. Sometimes painful.

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