It's only been visually inspected by my GP and called a lipoma. I haven't had a biopsy. It's approximately 6x9cm and egg shaped. I'm a little nervous about removal because of it's proximity to my spine. Is a general or plastic surgeon still the best person to use, or should I find someone who does spinal surgeries? I've had the lipoma over 6 years and it's getting large enough now to be bothersome.
Answer: Lipoma Back?
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January 14, 2010
Answer: Large lipoma It looks large enough to need a direct excision and submit it for pathology for examination.
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January 14, 2010
Answer: Large lipoma It looks large enough to need a direct excision and submit it for pathology for examination.
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January 4, 2010
Answer: Large Back Lipoma Management I agree with everything stated by Dr. Rand. It probably SHOULD have been removed earlier before it reached this size. Any skilled surgeon could do it; A Plastic surgeon would probably get you a better scar.
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January 4, 2010
Answer: Large Back Lipoma Management I agree with everything stated by Dr. Rand. It probably SHOULD have been removed earlier before it reached this size. Any skilled surgeon could do it; A Plastic surgeon would probably get you a better scar.
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January 5, 2010
Answer: Plastic or General Surgeon for lipoma removal There would be no need of the talents of a spinal (neurosurgeon) in this situation. Either a general surgeon or a plastic surgeon would be fine. A plastic surgeon might give you a somewhat better looking scar if this is important to you. The skin over a lipoma of this size has been stretched so much that you are likely to get a half way decent result from either type of surgeon.
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January 5, 2010
Answer: Plastic or General Surgeon for lipoma removal There would be no need of the talents of a spinal (neurosurgeon) in this situation. Either a general surgeon or a plastic surgeon would be fine. A plastic surgeon might give you a somewhat better looking scar if this is important to you. The skin over a lipoma of this size has been stretched so much that you are likely to get a half way decent result from either type of surgeon.
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January 4, 2010
Answer: Lipoma along the spine You might want to get an MRI to be sure it isn't infiltrating the muscle but otherwise, a plastic surgeon would be the best choice for this. Remove it sooner than later so it doesn't get bigger and become more of an issue. I would suggest you call Dr. Placik in Chicago!
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January 4, 2010
Answer: Lipoma along the spine You might want to get an MRI to be sure it isn't infiltrating the muscle but otherwise, a plastic surgeon would be the best choice for this. Remove it sooner than later so it doesn't get bigger and become more of an issue. I would suggest you call Dr. Placik in Chicago!
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