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What Does A Hot Spot On The Lower Back Indicate?
I have a spot on my upper left butt check/lower back. The doctor says it is a lipoma-I am worried about it being a liposarcoma. is there a way to know the difference without pathology? It is size of orange, hot to touch, and veins at top look like varicose veins. It hurts/itches....
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
Hello,
Liposarcomas typically grow quickly, are often painful, and are not as moveable as lipomas.
These are that main differences between lipoma and liposarcomas.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Liposarcomas typically grow quickly, are often painful, and are not as moveable as lipomas.
These are that main differences between lipoma and liposarcomas.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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