Lipoma Flashcards
1
Q
Define Lipoma?
A
Slow-growing, benign adipose tumours that are most often found in the subcutaneous tissues
2
Q
What is the aetiology of Lipoma?
A
Benign tumours of adipocytes
3
Q
What conditions are associated with Lipomas?
A
Familial multiple lipomatosis
Gardner’s Syndrome
Dercum’s Disease
Madelung’s Disease
4
Q
What is Liposarcoma?
A
Rare malignant tumour of adipose tissue
5
Q
What is the epidemiology of Lipomas?
A
Can be seen at any age but more common between 40-60 yrs
Relatively COMMON
6
Q
What are the presenting symptoms and signs of Lipoma?
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
7
Q
What investigations would you do for Lipoma?
A
Usually CLINICAL diagnosis
US/MRI/CT used if there is doubt about the diagnosis
