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Is It Common for a Lipoma to Return in a Three Week Time Period.
asked 1 year ago by Bob Y in Providence, RI
Latest answer by Timothy Mountcastle, MD
Question viewed 194 times
Tags: recurrence, swelling
I had one removed about the size of a golfball from my sternum three weeks ago. No pain or discomfort, but a simular lump has reapeared. could it be just swelling. I will see my surgen in a few days.
2 answers to Is It Common for a Lipoma to Return in a Three Week Time Period.
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Lump
You more than likely have a fluid accumulation of serous fluid or blood. its called a seroma or hematoma. if its painful and red it could be an infection but that is much more rare just removing a lipoma.
the other possiblity is that part or all the lipoma wasnt removed.
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Lipoma
See your surgeon, you may have a seroma, hematoma or infection.......................................
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon