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A Lipoma Of 2-3 Cm Detected After Scan On Upper Thigh. Does It Require Any Treatment?

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Posted on Mon, 27 Aug 2012
Question: A lypoma (Subcutaneous ) of 2-3 cm detected after scan on upper thigh. Does it require treatment.
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Answered by Dr. P V S Prasad (2 hours later)
Hello
Thanks for posting your query.
Lipoma is a benign that means no cancerous tomour of fat tissue.
I had done a study 20 years ago on such conditions where I found lipoma is seen in 1% of population.
This can be removed only
1. For cosmetic purpose ie in visible parts of body
2. If it enlarges in size suddenly
3. If there is sudden pain
Otherwise best to be left alone
Hope you got the message
Have a good day
Prasad pvs
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A Lipoma Of 2-3 Cm Detected After Scan On Upper Thigh. Does It Require Any Treatment?

Hello
Thanks for posting your query.
Lipoma is a benign that means no cancerous tomour of fat tissue.
I had done a study 20 years ago on such conditions where I found lipoma is seen in 1% of population.
This can be removed only
1. For cosmetic purpose ie in visible parts of body
2. If it enlarges in size suddenly
3. If there is sudden pain
Otherwise best to be left alone
Hope you got the message
Have a good day
Prasad pvs