Lipoma Flashcards
1
Q
define lipoma?
A
common, benign tumour of adipocytes
2
Q
epidemiology of lipomas?
A
- Often in middle aged people
* Relatively COMMON
3
Q
main features of lipomas?
A
- SMOOTH, MOBILE, PAINLESS
- Skin coloured
- Most are < 5 cm in diameter
- Soft/doughy feel
4
Q
red flags for a lipoma type lump?
A
- Size >5cm
- Increasing size
- Painful
- Deep anatomical location
5
Q
how to diagnose a lipoma?
A
CLINICAL diagnosis
