Lipoma
A fatty lump most often situated between the skin and underlying muscle layer.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging rarely required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Lipomas are slow growing and usually harmless. Rarely, they can be cancerous. Some people have more than one.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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A lipoma is a fatty tumor located just below the skin. It isn't cancer and is usually harmless.
Oct 13, 2020 · A lipoma is a lump of fatty tissue that grows just under the skin. Lipomas move easily when you touch them and feel rubbery, not hard.
Sep 2, 2021 · A lipoma is a lump of fat that grows in your body's soft tissues. Though it's classified as a tumor, it's usually harmless.
Lipomas and atypical lipomatous tumors (ALT) are benign (noncancerous) tumors made up of fat tissue, also known as fatty tumors.