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==Differentiating Lipoma from other Diseases== | ==Differentiating Lipoma from other Diseases== | ||
In general there is little differential for a classic lipoma. The main differential is: | |||
*[[ | * [[Liposarcoma]] | ||
* Normal adipose tissue | |||
In certain locations then other fatty masses should be considered : | |||
* Retroperitoneum | |||
:* [[Adrenal myelolipoma]] | |||
:* [[Angiomyolipoma]] (AML) | |||
* Chest | |||
:* [[Thymolipoma]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Lipoma must be differentiated from other diseases that cause a mass, such as liposarcoma and neurofibroma.
Differentiating Lipoma from other Diseases
In general there is little differential for a classic lipoma. The main differential is:
- Liposarcoma
- Normal adipose tissue
In certain locations then other fatty masses should be considered :
- Retroperitoneum
- Chest