Lipoma Flashcards
1
Q
Define
A
slow-growing, benign adipose tumours that are most often found in the subcutaneous tissues.
2
Q
Causes
A
Benign tumours of adipocytes
Conditions associated with lipomas
- Familial multiple lipomatosis
- Gardner’s syndrome
- Dercum’s disease
- Madelung’s disease
Liposarcoma - rare malignant tumour of adipose tissue
3
Q
Epidemiology
A
Can be seen at any age but more common between 40-60 yrs
Relatively COMMON
4
Q
Symptoms
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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
5
Q
Investigations
A
Usually CLINICAL diagnosis
US/MRI/CT used if there is doubt about the diagnosis
