I have a lipoma on my right shoulder, that my MRI shows to be 1.5" in diameter. It causes me pain, and obstructs movement in my shoulder, neck and back. I've been to a Plastic Surgeon who said he won't remove it because it's on my shoulder, and my ortho says he won't remove it because he doesn't do lumps! Would appreciate a referral or contact with a Doctor who can remove it. Thanks in advance!
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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....
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....
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....