I have a lipoma on my upper back thigh. I was 13 when I first noticed it but it has grown tremendously over the years. it's the size of a tennis ball, but wider.It doesn't hurt, but it's uncomfortable due to its size. It sticks out quite a bit, which makes it rub against/into my other thigh. Will Medicaid pay for excision(Gen. Surgeon)If not what are my options? *P.S.* Dr says I will have to be put to sleep. That might give you an idea of the severity of this thing. Thanks for all your help!
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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....
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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....
