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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] It is possible to have several lipomas. [3]
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• Changing skin lesions (in terms of color, size, shape, or texture) or symptomatic skin lesions (those that are painful, itchy, scabbing, ulcerated, prone to bleeding, or non-healing)
[2] [3] Newly formed lipomas frequently present themselves as a bead-like lump under the skin, and become rubbery and movable. [3] They may be seen throughout the body and in some areas more than others, however, it does not make an appearance on the head or shoulders of the individual. [ 2 ]
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Lipomas affect about 1% of the population, with no documented sex bias, and about 1 in every 1000 people will have a lipoma within their lifetime. [25] [26] The cause of lipomas is not well defined. Genetic or inherited causes of lipomas play a role in around 2-3% of patients. [25]
The presence of eccrine sweat glands are used to distinguish the tumor from a common lipoma. Size and the development of the capsule (tissue surrounding the tumor) can also aid in diagnosis. Size and the development of the capsule (tissue surrounding the tumor) can also aid in diagnosis.
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