After falling March 17th ,2017 my massage therapist discovered about 2 to 3 weeks later that I had a lump, after my MRI it was found I have a lipoma which is being removed surgically. I read that lipoma can be caused by falls, I fell on all fours in the ice,
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Lymph nodes are reactive and may enlarge in response to an infection, injury or more serious issue such as cancer. It is doubtful that a longstanding lipoma would cause enlargement of a lymph node unless it was infected or recently injured (scratched for example). I recommend you get both lumps...
It's pretty common to have sensations such as these after this or any other surgery. Based on your photos it looks like you're healing well and, if that's the case, these sensations should subside on their own. That process could take several weeks or even months. That being said, you sh...
Seroma formation can occur after surgical lipoma removal. I tend to use small scars and see patients within a few days of the procedure. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon