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Should I Be Concerned with Lipoma That Has Dry Texture?

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Have an 8 cm lipoma near my upper right shoulder. Have noticed a lot of tightness in my muscles near the area and the skin over the lipoma has a different texture (kind of dry) than the surrounding area. Haven't seen a surgeon for removal. Should I be concerned?

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