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How Fast Can a Lipoma Grow?

RaeannabMar 11, 2013

I saw my nurse practioner 2 weeks ago for several issues one was a lump on my upper arm. After feeling it she said that it is a lipoma and not to worry. It has grown more in the past two weeks and is causing pressure and pain into my elbow. I will be seeing her again in two weeks for a follow up. How fast do these things grow? I am a survivor of stage 2 melanoma, should I be concerned?

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