Lipoma Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of lipoma?
A
Benign tumour of adipose tissue
Any area of body
Mostly subcutaneous tissue
2
Q
Symptoms and signs of lipoma?
A
Soft, mobile, superficial
Slow growing
Well circumscribed
<5cm usually
3
Q
Aetiology/risk factors for lipoma?
A
Genetic
Trauma
Alcohol
4
Q
Investigations for lipoma?
A
Mainly clinical diagnosis
If more than three cm, deep and firm:
Imaging= MRI [best] or CT [if on trunk]
Very rarely might need biopsy
Be careful about whether it is malignant liposarcoma
