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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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....
Multiple nonsurgical treatments have been tried and none work as well as surgical excision - both in terms of permanent removal and cost effectiveness. Steroid injections may temporary cause lipomas to look smaller but do not eliminate them. Liposuction can be used in larger masses but require a...
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....
