I was diagnosted with a lipoma on my left leg last week I noticed it 4 months ago and didn't do anything about it till a month ago, And two weeks later it started to cause me pain. My doctor didn't tell me what to do about the swelling and anything like that. She thinks there might be more there, so she wants to check my cholesterol, Im confused what should I do about the pain and the swelling should I get a second opinion?
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Answer: It is recommended to get the lipoma removed to relieve any discomfort
Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia....
Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia....
Ganglion cysts can rupture and on occasion, resolve after rupture. Most will recur.Lipomas are known to stay the same size or enlarge over time.Dr Karamanoukian