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==What is lipoma?==
==What is lipoma?==
Lipomas are benign, slow-growing tumors that come from fat cells and grow under the skin. They are usually soft, round, moveable and flattened lumps. Lipomas are commonly found in adults from 40 to 60 years old, but can also be found in children. For being benign and harmless, the treatment of lipoma generally isn't necessary. But if the lipoma is in a bothersome location, is painful or is growing, you should seek to see your doctor to remove it away.
Lipomas are benign, slow-growing tumors that come from fat cells and grow under the skin. They are usually soft, round, moveable and flattened lumps. Lipomas can occur at any age, but are most common in middle age from 40 to 60 years. For being benign and harmless, the treatment of lipoma generally isn't necessary. But if the lipoma is in a bothersome location, is painful or is growing, you should seek to see your doctor to remove it away.


==How do I know if I have lipoma and what are the symptoms of lipoma?==
==How do I know if I have lipoma and what are the symptoms of lipoma?==

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What is lipoma?

Lipomas are benign, slow-growing tumors that come from fat cells and grow under the skin. They are usually soft, round, moveable and flattened lumps. Lipomas can occur at any age, but are most common in middle age from 40 to 60 years. For being benign and harmless, the treatment of lipoma generally isn't necessary. But if the lipoma is in a bothersome location, is painful or is growing, you should seek to see your doctor to remove it away.

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