I am a 61 year old female. Have good health no medications but am overweight. I have a large 8cmx4cmx3cm Intramuscular Lipoma in my upper arm. It is affecting my mobility a bit. My DR. told me I do not have to do anything about it and just to let it go. That is not what I am finding to in my research. I have found they are rare and I should be removed. I have made an appointment with another doctor for a second opinion. I just wondered if iIam approaching this correctly?
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Answer: Reccomend seeking consulation with a plastic surgeon to get the best results
Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Unfortunately without an in-person examination it is difficult to offer advice. I would seek out your PCP to work up the mass which may include a consultation with a plastic surgeon and/or oral surgeon.
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....
