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Two Lipomas In Upper Right Abdomen Removed Which Has Come Back. Should I Go For A Check Up Since I Have A Family History Of Cancer?
I had two lipomas removed in September. Were located in upper right abdomen / chest wall. Both about 2 inches. One has all ready come back. I knew there was a chance they could return but should I be concerned with how quikcly it happened? It feels to be quite large all ready, maybe same size as last ones. They were deep under skin but not in muscle. Have a strong family history of cancer (sister had breast cancer, dad had lymphoma and colon cancer). Should I go back for check or just forget about it?
Fri, 13 Dec 2013
Lipomas have a tendency to recur after removal. But if they are rapidly increasing in size, associated with pain, restriction of movements and sudden change in morphology, then they need to be investigated. Lipomas turning into cancer is very very rare. you can just forget about it
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