Risk factors and treatment of Lipoma

Symptoms of Lipoma

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The formation of lump or several types of lumps under the skin can give rise to lipoma. Their growth is usually on a steady motion, and you may not notice the appearance. It can cause pain or discomfort depending on its location and size. Lipoma is liable to grow in subcutaneous tissue that has been traumatized or injured.

Risk factors

Lipoma can develop at any age, though they are rare in under-aged children, and common in middle-aged or older people especially between the ages of 40 and 70.

Lipoma

Lipoma

What is lipoma?

Lipoma is a tumor of fat cells that is often located under the skin, above the muscle and can also appear in other parts of the body such as the brain, the heart, shoulders, neck, back, arms, legs, abdomen and lungs. Their sizes vary, and usually have a rubbery, soft feel.

Lipomas do not cause any discomfort, pain or tenderness though they can be unsightly. Primarily, lipoma occurs in the people that are older or middle-aged. If you develop a swollen area or lump, try to seek a medical attention from a licensed healthcare provider as fast as you can.

Types of lipoma

There are different types of lipoma, but we will explain briefly most common ones namely, superficial subcutaneous, deep intramuscular lipomas, angiolipoma lipomas, spindle cell lipomas and lumbosacral lipomas.