I have several plump up on my back.My doctor touched it and said it was a lipoma. Can a doctor confirm a lipoma by just touch? Do I need any further inspection?
February 1, 2012
Answer: Lipoma diagnosis
Lipomas can range from very small to massive, and they can appear anywhere on the body. Most experienced doctors can diagnose a lipoma with high probability by feel alone. Smaller lipomas can generally be removed under local anesthesia in an office setting. Larger lipomas or lipomas in difficult areas may require a trip to the operating room to remove.
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February 1, 2012
Answer: Lipoma diagnosis
Lipomas can range from very small to massive, and they can appear anywhere on the body. Most experienced doctors can diagnose a lipoma with high probability by feel alone. Smaller lipomas can generally be removed under local anesthesia in an office setting. Larger lipomas or lipomas in difficult areas may require a trip to the operating room to remove.
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January 25, 2012
Answer: Diagnosing a Lipoma (Fat Cyst)
Most well-trained dermatologist can diagnose a lipoma by touch. They can occasionally be confused with other types of skin growths like sebaceous cysts. The good news is that lipomas are benign in nature. The best way to get a definitive diagnosis is by sampling it or removing it entirely and sending it to lab to be checked (biopsy).
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January 25, 2012
Answer: Diagnosing a Lipoma (Fat Cyst)
Most well-trained dermatologist can diagnose a lipoma by touch. They can occasionally be confused with other types of skin growths like sebaceous cysts. The good news is that lipomas are benign in nature. The best way to get a definitive diagnosis is by sampling it or removing it entirely and sending it to lab to be checked (biopsy).
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