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Lump in Bicep? What could it be?

I have a non-painful lump on the outside of my right bicep. It feels deep and as big as a marble. It is about 2 inches above the elbow.

Do I Have to Get Lipomas Surgically Removed?

I have three lipomas and I am debating what to do about them.  Do I have to have them removed?  Is there any danger if I decide

Should I Be Concerned if a Lipoma is Painful?

I have multiple lipomas along my rib cage. Recently the one under my ribcage is very painful, to the point where it is disrupting my

Can Lipoma Turn into Cancer?

I want to know if lipoma can turn into cancer because I have just got it on my back and right arm. I do not know what to do. 

Do Lipomas Always Continue to Grow?

I'm 25 years old and just got diagnosed with multiple lipomas in my mid to lower back. They are generally small right now, and only

Is a Lipoma a Tumor?

Is a lipoma a tumor?  I just found out I might have a couple lipomas and I don't know if should be worried by this... can cancer cause

I Have a Lump on the Back of my Head. Could it Be Something Other Than Lipoma?

I went to the doctor and she said it was lipoma but I did research and it says lipoma is soft and it there is no real discomfort. Also it

How long is the recovery period after lipoma removal? Are there any restrictions during recovery?

How long is the recovery period after lipoma removal? Are there any restrictions during recovery?

What Doctor Do You See to Have a Episacroiliac Lipoma (Aka Back Mouse) Removed from the Lower Back?

My husband's back has been hurting him. He has seen a orthopedic surgeon and family practice doctor. Neither Doctor could identify the

Can a lipoma cover your entire left butt? (Photo)

It started out the size of a nickel and grew the size of a soft ball. Went to doctor and was told its a lipoma and surgery scheduled Jan 4.