Lipoma Flashcards

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Definition of lipoma?

A

Benign tumour of adipose tissue
Any area of body
Mostly subcutaneous tissue

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Symptoms and signs of lipoma?

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Soft, mobile, superficial
Slow growing
Well circumscribed
<5cm usually

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Aetiology/risk factors for lipoma?

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Genetic
Trauma
Alcohol

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Investigations for lipoma?

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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

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