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What Cause Fibro Lipoma And Its Treatment?

i am diagnosed with giant fibro lipoma of the inner upper right leg. it is attached there but hangs down like a cows udder. measures approx. 9 in. by 13 in. weighs approx. 15 lbs. recently had EKG test, oxygen level lung x-rays, blood work. all these are good to very good. ultra sound of the growth. i am 57 years old, height 5' 4" and weigh approx. 330 lbs. in the last year and half i lost over 100 lbs. and feel great but my walking is poor. i use handicap scooter outside so i can weed, hoe, water plants, etc to get exercise. still working on weight loss.inside i do most of my own housework. this doctor that took tests said he could surgically remove it but we want more input. what about length of healing time, any trouble with blood seepage the rest of my life in that area? any other side effects to consider? also my blood pressure goes up and down. readings from 117/75 to 148/79 . also afew times the lower number went to 66. another doctor said it is lymphedema ans surgery should be as last resort as could create other problems the rest of my life.. i am thankful no pain just annoying area. please gmail back your suggestions. thanks. also anything to do naturally to have this go away?
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Fibrolipoma is the benign soft tissue tumor of fat cells. It is composed of fibrous tissue and adipose tissue. No need to worry.
Treatment of choice is surgical excision.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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What Cause Fibro Lipoma And Its Treatment?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Fibrolipoma is the benign soft tissue tumor of fat cells. It is composed of fibrous tissue and adipose tissue. No need to worry. Treatment of choice is surgical excision. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.