Lipoma history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]
Overview
The most common symptom of lipoma is an asymptomatic slowly growing mass with a soft consistency. However, the deep lipoma may be symptomatic depending on their site and size.
History and Symptoms
- Lipoma usually presents with an asymptomatic slowly growing mass and typically less than 10 cm.[1][2]
- They have a soft consistency and are usually painless.
- Pain may be present in the case of peripheral nerve compression by the lipoma.
- Deep lipoma may be symptomatic depending on their site and size. Symptoms may include:
- Feeling of fullness and discomfort on motion
- Restriction of movement
- Dyspnea or palpitation in mediastinal lipoma
References
- ↑ Miettinen, Markku (2010). Modern soft tissue pathology : tumors and non-neoplastic conditions. Cambridge New York: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521874090.
- ↑ Phalen, George S.; Kendrick, James I.; Rodriguez, Juan M. (1971). "Lipomas of the upper extremity". The American Journal of Surgery. 121 (3): 298–306. doi:10.1016/0002-9610(71)90208-X. ISSN 0002-9610.