How to Confirm if Lipoma is Not Cancerous? Doctor Answers, Tips
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How to Confirm if Lipoma is Not Cancerous?

I have lipoma at the upper side of my right hand and back. I want to know, how can I confirm if it's cancerous or not? What is the best treatment for this, surgery or using herbal products? 

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by ladogbangba in Nigeria, West Africa
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Lipoma diagnosis and management Lipomas on the back and arms, legs, and chest

I have vast experience with lipomas and have found that true clinical experience confirmed by a pathologic examination alone can diagnose lipomas. Surgery works well to remove lipomas. Surgery90210
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Lipoma or Liposarcoma?

Lipomas are the most common benign tumor; they are composed of adipose tissue. Sometimes these soft, usually mobile masses can grow in size and become an aesthetic or functional concern. Malignant transformation of lipomas into liposarcomas it's extremely rare ( and controversial). Generally, I recommend excision to allow for pathologic evaluation (which is the only way to make a definitive diagnosis) and to alleviate compressive symptoms... more

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