Lipoma Flashcards
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Define lipoma
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Slow-growing, benign adipose tumours that are most often found in the subcutaneous tissues
2
Q
Aetiology of lipoma
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A
Benign tumour of adipocytes
Liposarcoma = rare malignant tumour of adipose tissue
3
Q
Conditions associated with lipoma
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A
Familial multiple lipomatosis
Gardner’s syndrome
Dercum’s disease
Madelung’s disease
4
Q
Epidemiology of lipoma
prevalence, age
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Relatively COMMON
Can be seen at any age but more common between 40-60 yrs
5
Q
Presenting & signs of lipoma
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A
Most are ASYMPTOMATIC Compression of nerves can cause pain Soft or firm nodule Smooth normal surface Skin coloured Most are <5 cm in diameter Mobile Soft/doughy feel
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Q
Investigations for lipoma
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Usually CLINICAL diagnosis
US/CT/MRI used if there’s doubt about the diagnosis
