adipose tissue tumor, fat, tumor, skin, adipose tissue tumor Does a lipoma have to be removed? Lipomas are harmless benign growths of adipose tissue cells that usually do not cause the patient any discomfort (see: Lipoma symptoms). Therefore, there is rarely a medical need for the treatment of a lipoma. In most cases, therapy is … Treatment of a lipoma
Aftercare Following an uncomplicated procedure, under normal conditions, i.e. in the case of small superficial lipomas, no specific aftercare is necessary. The operation is usually performed on an outpatient basis, which means that the patient can practically go home immediately and is fully functional. If, however, the operation was a major intervention, especially if the … Aftercare | Treatment of a lipoma
Treatment without surgery In addition to radical surgical removal, lipoma treatment can also be non-invasive or minimally invasive. With non-invasive or minimally invasive treatment methods, devices do not penetrate the body at all or only to a small extent and therefore cause less tissue damage and less pain for patients after the procedure compared to … Treatment without surgery | Treatment of a lipoma
Synonyms in a broader sense dandruff, pityriasis simplex capillitii, head borrhoea, pityriasis simplex capitis On the one hand there are the dry scales. They occur in very dry scalps and occur more frequently in winter, e.g. due to the heated room air. The oily scales, on the other hand, are found in oily hair, i.e. … Shed
Prognosis Head dandruff is usually successfully treated within four to five weeks, even if it is caused by a fungal infection. However, it is important to ensure that the appropriate anti-dandruff shampoo is used regularly and that the cause is successfully combated and certain risk factors are avoided. All articles in this series: Shed Prognosis
Definition A lipoma is a benign fat tumor, which in most cases is located in the subcutaneous fatty tissue. They are small, slow-growing, elastic nodules that can vary greatly in size. The lipomas are surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue that separates the nodule from the rest of the tissue. The small fat nodules … Lipoma on the thigh
Therapy A lipoma on the thigh does not need to be treated in most cases, as it does not cause pain or other symptoms. However, if it spreads to joints or nerves of the affected leg, surgical therapy may be necessary. There is no adequate conservative therapy for treatment. However, most surgical procedures to remove … Therapy | Lipoma on the thigh
Prognosis As a rule, a lipoma on the thigh has a very good prognosis. It is rare that this new formation in the area of the subcutaneous fatty tissue degenerates and a malignant liposarcoma develops. If it is a small lump, it can be left in place and does not need to be removed urgently. … Prognosis | Lipoma on the thigh
Introduction Lipomas are benign tumors that develop from cells of fatty tissue (adipocytes). They are therefore also called adipose tissue tumors. They are among the most common benign soft tissue tumors of the skin. Lipomas occur in the subcutaneous fatty tissue located directly under the epidermis and dermis. Therefore, they are usually palpable and visible … Lipomas on the face and forehead
Diagnostics In addition to a clinical examination (palpation, testing of shifting), ultrasound and puncture (histological examination of the tissue) are used for a detailed examination of the lipoma. The lipoma is characterized by its elastic consistency and good mobility and differentiation from the rest of the skin tissue. In case of localization in the orbit, … Diagnostics | Lipomas on the face and forehead
Prognosis The prognosis of the lipoma is good, degeneration into a malignant liposarcoma is very rare, so that the lipoma does not necessarily require medical treatment. A recurrence after removal is possible. The risk of recurrence is higher after suction than after surgery, because the connective tissue capsule of the lipoma is not removed. All … Prognosis | Lipomas on the face and forehead
Definition A lipoma is a benign tumor of the fatty tissue cells, also known as adipocytes. They are surrounded by a capsule and can therefore be easily distinguished from healthy tissue. They occur most frequently around subcutaneous fatty tissue, i.e. subcutaneously. The occurrence of several lipomas is called lipomatosis. Origin The origin of lipomas has … When should one have a lipoma removed?
