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If the Lipoma Under the Arm is Effecting the Brachial Plexus then What ?

Atrophy of pec muscle as well as the long head of the tricep

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Gb in paget in Bermuda
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Lipoma Under the Arm involving the Brachial Plexus

Removal of ANY mass involving the brachial plexus, the major nerve supply to the arm, is a very challenging operation. It needs to be preceded by a careful neurological examination documenting present nerve and muscle function and by a MRI to show the exact location of the mass and if it is stuck to or invades the nerves and local blood vessels. Finally, it needs to be done by a neurosurgeon or very experienced hand surgeon. Dr. Peter A Aldea
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Lipoma and the brachial plexus

If what you say is true, you have a rare condition and need to have the lipoma removed by a very experienced surgeon who does alot of peripheral nerve work such as a neurosurgeon, or some hand surgeons. 

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