Lipoma was 8cm. I noticed it was draining. Did not want it to get infected and went in to see the doctor who poked it and of fluid came out. He said it was not infected but can become infected. It was not my regular surgeon so I'm going in again tomorrow to change the bandage because they packed it. I'm concerned because I'm colonized with MRSA and am petrified of infection. Should I be on antibiotics? Did I drain it too late and if formed a pocket? Should I not be walking much?
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Answer: Seroma after intermuscular lipoma removal and colonized with MRSA. Should I be on antibiotics?
Diaphanoscopy or transillumination will not be helpful for lipomas. Unlike a fluid filled structure, lipoma will NOT transilluminate.BestH Karamanoukian MD FACS
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....
