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A lipoma is a benign tumor made of fat tissue. [1] They are generally soft to the touch, movable, and painless. [1] They usually occur just under the skin, but occasionally may be deeper. [1] Most are less than 5 cm (2.0 in) in size. [2] Common locations include upper back, shoulders, and abdomen. [4]
Familial multiple lipomatosis is a hereditary adipose tissue disorder that is characterized by the formation of multiple lipomas that occur in a particular distribution. [1] The lipomas are well-encapsulated, slow-growing, benign fatty tumors. The distribution is defined as being focused in the trunk of the body and extremities. [2]
Oncology. A dermatofibroma, or benign fibrous histiocytomas, is a benign nodule in the skin, typically on the legs, elbows or chest of an adult. [ 3] It is usually painless. [ 3] It usually ranges from 0.2cm to 2cm in size but larger examples have been reported. [ 3] It typically results from mild trauma such as an insect bite. [ 3]
Neural fibrolipoma. Neural fibrolipoma is an overgrowth of fibro-fatty tissue along a nerve trunk that often leads to nerve compression. [ 1] These only occur in the extremities, and often affect the median nerve. They are rare, very slow-growing, and their origin is unknown. [ 2] It is believed that they may begin growth in response to trauma.
Signs and symptoms. Most cases of pleomorphic lipoma are seen in the subcutaneous tissue of the back, shoulder, and posterior neck. [ 2] Less commonly, it can also happen in odd places like the tongue, [ 3] vulva, [ 4] palm, [ 5] tonsillar fossa, [ 6] orbit, [ 7] and oral cavity. [ 8] The lesion usually presents as a subcutaneous lump that is ...
Pelvic Tilt. Lie on your back, bend your knees and place your feet flat on the ground. Make sure your feet are open as wide as your hips. Reach your arms down toward your feet. Take a deep breath ...
Oncology. The term fibromatosis refers to a group of soft tissue tumors [ 1] which have certain characteristics in common, including absence of cytologic and clinical malignant features, a histology consistent with proliferation of well-differentiated fibroblasts, an infiltrative growth pattern, and aggressive clinical behavior with frequent ...
Spindle cell lipoma is an asymptomatic, slow-growing subcutaneous tumor that has a predilection for the posterior back, neck, and shoulders of older men.: 625 See also. Intradermal spindle cell lipoma; List of cutaneous conditions; References