I have a diagnosed Lipoma over my Xiphoid process. It has doubled in size in the past year or so. From what I can feel.. my guess is it's about 3.5cm x 3.5 cm and attached just under my right rib cage. I want it removed because it sticks out, I usually don't wear a bra d/t it putting pressure on my chest/stomach & it hurts when I stretch certain ways. I am wondering if there is increased risk of removal & pain/recovery due to the location? Would a General surgeon be a good choice? Thank you!
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Answer: Lipoma on Xiphoid Process - Is there an increased risk for removal?
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....
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....
