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Suggest Treatment For Lipomas On Arms And Back

Posted on Fri, 17 Jun 2016

Question: I have a history of what my doctor calls lipomas on my arms and back. I have had it biopsied and it was benign. I am concerned as a few years ago a dermatologist said I should have a colonoscopy because of it. My primary doctor said they are common. Is this something I should be concerned about?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry, colonoscopy not required

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
There is no need to worry as lipomas are extremely common and are totally benign.
There is no need to go for a colonoscopy for these.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 minutes later)

Here is a photo of them. I have multiple ones on both arms.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looking like lipomas

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed both the pictures and they are looking like lipomas.
I don't think there is any need to worry.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 hours later)

Why would that dr recommend the colonoscopy?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
To rule out the presence of lipomas in colon

Detailed Answer:
In some individuals multiple lipomas in the skin are associated with visceral lipomas in the respiratory and alimentary tract.
Thats why the dermatologist had asked you to go for colonoscopy to rule out the presence of lipomas in the colon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (11 minutes later)

Is this something I should be concerned with and do right away?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don't have to do anything about it

Detailed Answer:
You don't have to do anything about it.
I had already told you that it is a common benign condition.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar