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What Is A Lipoma?

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Posted on Fri, 31 Aug 2018
Question: I don't know that I have one, but I have a lump on the back of my left leg and my doctor mentioned that it could be a lipoma. He does not believe it is a blood clot. I have a pinched nerve in my back and it affects that leg, as well. I am thinking that may be related.
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,

They are benign tumours composed of mature fat tissue.
Regards,

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Brief Answer:
Pinched nerve unlikely to cause this swelling

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Most common differential for such swelling is collection/clot & lipoma. One needs to correlate it clinically to check which differential has most favors. You can also get an ultrasound of the swelling done. It will confirm you about the consistency of the swelling and will confirm it to be a clot of lipoma. Final diagnosis can be made by getting it removed under local anesthesia (if it isn't deep) and get it biopsied. Pinched nerve is unlikely to cause such swelling.

Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing you good health !!

Take care
Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf
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What Is A Lipoma?

Brief Answer: Detailed Answer: Hi, They are benign tumours composed of mature fat tissue. Regards, ................................................................. Brief Answer: Pinched nerve unlikely to cause this swelling Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Most common differential for such swelling is collection/clot & lipoma. One needs to correlate it clinically to check which differential has most favors. You can also get an ultrasound of the swelling done. It will confirm you about the consistency of the swelling and will confirm it to be a clot of lipoma. Final diagnosis can be made by getting it removed under local anesthesia (if it isn't deep) and get it biopsied. Pinched nerve is unlikely to cause such swelling. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you good health !! Take care Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf