What is a Lipoma?

What exactly is lipoma?  Should I be worried if I have one?

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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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Is This a Lipoma? The Dr. Told Me To Go Home and Ignore It. (photo)

For a year i have notice a lump on my rib cage that just kept getting bigger. my fiance took me to the ER a few weeks ago to have it looked at and the...

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Lipoma on Knee of the the Right Leg for 1 Year Old Baby Girl- Options? (photo)

Hello, My Baby Girl,1 year old,got a small soft lump on her knee of right leg very recently. We observed it 4 months ago but assumed its a small...

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My Doctor Told Me That He Could Not Remove my Lipoma Wholly- He Took out in Pieces

I had a lipoma surgery on my left side neck last week,after the surgery doctor told me that he could not remove the lipoma wholly rather he has...

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I Want a Lipoma Removed from Between my Legs. Its Near my Vagina, Should I Worry?

I Want a Lipoma Removed from Between my Legs.  Its Near my Vagina.

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How to Remove Fluid Already Collected Under Skin

I did the operation for removing a lipoma one month ago the last two weeks i felt there is fluid collected under the skin which i feel not comfortable...

My Lipomas is 20cc. What Are The Risks of Removal? I'm Scared my RSD Might Flare Up.

I have a Lipomas that starts on my back in the lower shoulder area. I was told it was 20cc and it goes to my spine. I have Reflex Sympathic Dystropht...