Lipomas: see-through and not see-through

Thank you for your follow up question.  Other masses that can be picked up on ultrasound would be cyst-like masses which are also benign lesions.  Lipomas would appear similar to the other fatty tissue present just underneath the skin.  Hope this helps.

Ultrasounds can pick up a lot of things that one doesn't really need to find. Translucent masses are generally fluid filled cysts and non cancerous. Solid skin and subcutaneous lesions may be lipomas if they are fatty or can be benign masses such as sebacious (or epidermoid) cysts. If a mass isn't growing, or causing pain or discomfort, they can be left alone. Good luck and take care.