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
Diagnosis As a rule, your dermatologist will already recognize a lipoma by means of a glance or touch diagnosis. Mostly it is of soft consistency, well palpable, lobed and easily movable. Sometimes, however, the fat nodes may feel rather rough and hard. Their size ranges from the size of a pea to the size of … Diagnosis | Lipoma on arm
Prognosis Lipomas only very rarely degenerate into malignant tumors. Above a certain size or unfavorable localization, such as above a skin nerve on the forearm, pain or functional impairment can be observed. In almost all cases, however, the removal of the tumor will result in the absence of symptoms. All articles in this series: Lipoma … Prognosis | Lipoma on arm
Lipomas, also known as fatty tissue tumors, are among the most common tumors of soft tissue and are almost always benign. They occur mainly on the trunk, arms and legs. In the vast majority of cases, lipomas remain asymptomatic and are only discovered by those affected when they are large enough to be palpated through … Lipoma on arm
Introduction A lipoma is a benign tumor that originates from the body’s fat cells. In most cases (99%), lipomas grow directly under the skin, so they are often disturbing. In most cases, lipomas are very small and their size is in the millimeter range. Sometimes they can also become very large, up to 20cm. The … Operation of a lipoma
Operation of a lipoma of the shoulder The shoulder is a frequent site of lipoma. In about twelve percent of cases, lipoma occurs at the shoulder. In the shoulder area, the shoulder blade is a predestined site. Since there are many joints in the shoulder area, it can often cause disorders there, which is why … Operation of a lipoma of the shoulder | Operation of a lipoma
What is the postoperative treatment after the surgery? Since in the best case only one skin suture remains after the removal of a lipoma, there is no concept for aftercare. Care should be taken to ensure that the skin can heal well and does not become infected during this process.In the first few days, plasters … What is the postoperative treatment after the surgery? | Operation of a lipoma
Definition A lipoma is a benign fat tumor that develops from the adipose tissue or fat cells (adipocytes). It is usually enclosed in a capsule of connective tissue and thus well separated from the surrounding tissue. Lipomas are counted among the group of soft tissue tumors. They are usually located in subcutaneous fatty tissue directly … Lipoma in the breast
Symptoms Mostly lipomas in the breast do not show any particular symptoms. They are only to be felt as lumps under the skin and are usually soft and movable. They do not normally cause any pain. Only in certain situations, such as when direct pressure is applied or certain movements in which the lipoma is … Symptoms | Lipoma in the breast
Therapy The common lipoma requires no further therapy. It can only be removed surgically if it visually disturbs the affected person, if it is located on a body part where it causes pain or if it is very large.Other methods such as dietary changes, massage or special creams have not been scientifically proven to prevent … Therapy | Lipoma in the breast
