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Large Lump on Back Near Shoulder Blade. Second Opinion?

Wife went to dr b/c we noticed large bump (size of baseball but more oval) on back. The dr looked & said it resembled a lipoma. He sent her for an...

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Best Surgeon and Method for Removal of Lipoma at Base of Neck?

I've had lipoma approx. 15 years w/no issues. Last year growing and more painful - appears to be interfering with neck nerves (dizziness, sharp...

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Lipoma Removal Near the Knee. Surgery or Lipo? And Do I Need To Wear A Garment After? (photo)

I have a 10cm lipoma removal to be done. It is on the inner side of my knee. Two questions (1) will need a surgery or liposuction will do? (2) do I...

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How To Know If Lypoma Is Dangerous?

Have a lypoma for around 6 years! Do not have insurance. Has been looked at but no indepth exam has been done. How does a Doctor know if dangerous or...

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Left Foot Lipoma, Calcaneus Bone, It Has Started to Hurt.

Hello 7 months ago i went to MR, my left foot started to hurt at while i was working, on MR the doctors said that it is a "LIPOMA INTRAOSSEALIS...

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What Can I Expect From Lipoma Removal From My Rib?

I am a 14 year old female and I have had this for 2 years. It is painful and they said it is probably laying on a nerve. I have an appointment with...

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Lipomas Lower Back and Sacrum?

Hi, I have few lipomas in lower back and sacrum area maybe around 10 in total. I am wondering if its best to get them taken out? I do weight lifting...

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Lipodissolve for Dissolving Fatty Tumors?

I have some fatty tumors and am wondering, would Lipodissolve dissolve them? I have a lot of them, all different sizes. These tumors are strating to...

Can 5 Angilipomas Be Removed Through One Incision?

I have 5 angiolipomas within 3 inch diameter area. can they all be removed through a signle small incision? Can the skin be pulled up from the Muscle...

Why Hasn't the Use of Balloon Endoscopic Removal Become More Prevelant for Removing Lipomas?

This seems like a good technique for multiple lipomas within a body area.

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