Should I Be Concerned About the Change in the Size of my Lipoma?

April 4, 2013
Asked By:mallen9191

1st ultrasound showed an oval-shaped unencapsulated isoechoic mass 2.6 x1.9 x 0.5 cm within subcutaneous fat on my left thigh. 2nd ultrasound, 2 weeks later showed a lipoma measuring 4.5 x 1.5 x 2.1 cm with margins that aren't well demarcated. No increased vascularity identified in either ultrasounds. Could one of the measurements be off? I've had a bump on that thigh for 7 yrs even though 3 yrs. ago ultrasound showed no lipoma. Should I be concerned?

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May 9, 2023

Answer: It is recommended to get lipomas removed as soon as possible to avoid further growth

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: It is recommended to get lipomas removed as soon as possible to avoid further growth

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 6, 2013

Answer: Lipoma ?

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April 6, 2013

Answer: Lipoma ?

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April 9, 2013

Answer: Chaning Growth Needs Physician Evaluation

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April 9, 2013

Answer: Chaning Growth Needs Physician Evaluation

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