Can a lipoma affect eye size? (Photo)

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I had a lipoma on my left temple ever since I can remember and just lately I've notice my left eye is considerably small and I can see some black spot on the white area, could it be related to the lipoma itself ?

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It would be unusual for a lipoma in the temple area to affect the size of the eye.  Judging by the size of the mass in your photo, I would doubt that if it is a lipoma, that it would influence the size of your eye.  If the lipoma bothers you, it could be surgically removed.

Can a lipoma affect eye size? (Photo)

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