MRI scanning reports indicate no lipoma even when there are several very visible lipomas all my body.

November 21, 2017
Asked By:kajjosh in Scottsdale, AZ

I have been having several lumps appear all over my body, especially on my arms and thighs. They are of varying size and hardness. I showed by physician who ordered a series of MRI scans. However, the radiologist reports indicated 'no lipomas'. I was totally confused, along with my physician, because the lumps are visible even to naked eye. I wonder if there are any circumstances under which these lipomas may not detected in MRI scans or if there has been some clerical issue with my reports?

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June 11, 2023

Answer: MRI shows no lipomas

Michael Constantin Gartner, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 11, 2023

Answer: MRI shows no lipomas

Michael Constantin Gartner, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 23, 2017

Answer: MRI scanning reports indicate no lipoma even when there are several very visible lipomas all over my body.

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 23, 2017

Answer: MRI scanning reports indicate no lipoma even when there are several very visible lipomas all over my body.

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 26, 2017

Answer: Lipomas not seen on MRI

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November 26, 2017

Answer: Lipomas not seen on MRI

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