Lipoma Biopsy: When Is It Done?

March 28, 2009
Asked By:cbette in Hamilton, Ontario

I had a 3rd ultrasound on Monday of this week for a benign lump (lipoma) in my chest and rec'd a call from my family doctor telling me that the lipoma that was found has grown. They want to follow up with another ultrasound in six months if the specialist does not request any further follow up ... should I be worried ? Should I request that they do a biopsy to make sure it's a lipoma that doesn't need to be removed?

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May 18, 2010

Answer: Biopsy for chest lipoma

May 18, 2010

Answer: Biopsy for chest lipoma

March 28, 2009

Answer: Biopsy

March 28, 2009

Answer: Biopsy

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