Lipoma on the head of the baby | Lipoma of the head

Lipoma on the head of the baby

Lipomas on the head are relatively common in adults; about 4 out of 1000 patients have lipomas in the head and neck area. They occur mainly in the 5th to 7th decade of life. Lipomas in children and infants are therefore rather rare, but can occur nevertheless.

Mostly the problem is only of cosmetic nature, especially as lipomas can grow over many months or years. They rarely cause pain. Surgical removal is possible in any case, but is usually only performed when the child is a little older.

In any case, it is advisable to observe the proliferation regularly. Particular attention should be paid to the rapid growth of the proliferation and whether it can be moved to its surroundings. Immobility, rapid growth and pain are quite sure signs of malignant (malignant) degeneration of the lipoma.