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Lipoma may be [[Classification|classified]] into different subtypes depending on the [[classification]] system. They may be classified according to the [[anatomical]] location, the related [[tissues]] or other characteristics. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
A lipoma is a common, benign tumor composed of fatty tissue. Lipomas are soft to the touch, usually moveable, and are generally painless. They grow very slowly, and in rare cases can become cancerous (Malignant liposarcoma also arises from fatty tissue.) Many lipomas are small but can enlarge to sizes greater than six centimeters. Lipoma is commonly found in adults from 40 to 60 years of age but can also be found in children. Approximately one percent of the general population has a lipoma.
Historical Perspective
In 1914, Dr. Gery and colleagues first described Hibernoma, tumor of brown fat tissue.
Classification
Lipoma may be classified into different subtypes depending on the classification system. They may be classified according to the anatomical location, the related tissues or other characteristics.