Understanding Lipomas: Diagnosis, Risks, and When to Seek Treatment
Lipoma Hello, Doctor. Recently, I discovered an unknown lump on the back of my thigh, approximately 3 centimeters in size. It does not move, and pressing it firmly causes pain. I went to the hospital for a consultation, and the doctor diagnosed it as a lipoma through palpation. H...
Dr. Chen Junxing Reply:
Hello Kimo: Lipomas are generally benign, and malignant transformation is quite rare. A tumor that is three centimeters can be considered for surgical removal; if it is larger, there is a higher risk of adhesion and bleeding. Additionally, you may consider sending it for patholog...[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: Diagnosis, Risks, and When to Seek Treatment
Is It a Lipoma? Understanding Your Leg Lump Concerns
Is it a lipoma? About a year or two ago, I accidentally discovered a protruding lump near the back of my right thigh close to my buttocks. It is painless and does not itch. At first, I thought it might be a lipoma, so I didn't pay much attention to it. Recently, I remembered...
Dr. Chen Junxing Reply:
Hello, Ashin: A painless and non-itchy lump in the buttock may be due to 1. lipoma 2. fibroma 3. epidermoid cyst 4. sebaceous adenoma. Clinically and pathologically, these are mostly benign. If you feel concerned, please visit a surgical outpatient clinic for further evaluation. ...[Read More] Is It a Lipoma? Understanding Your Leg Lump Concerns
Understanding Head Masses: When to See a Specialist for Diagnosis
Head mass There is an unknown spherical mass located in the lower part of the left occipital region (near the neck) that has been present for five to six years. It is painless and not very hard. Which specialty should I consult? Previously, I may have mistakenly consulted neurosu...
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Hello, Ms. Meng: The spherical mass in the posterior neck area is generally a benign lipoma or a sebaceous cyst. However, in cases of rapid growth or abnormal changes, there is still a possibility of malignancy. Tumors located within the scalp that do not invade the skull can typ...[Read More] Understanding Head Masses: When to See a Specialist for Diagnosis
Understanding Neurogenic Tumors: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Neurogenic tumors Hello Dr. Hong, I would like to ask how neurogenic tumors are formed. I have a growth approximately 6 cm above the elbow on my right arm. Initially, it was small, and nine years ago, I consulted a doctor who said it was a lipoma and advised me not to worry abo...
Dr. Hong Xuyi Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, the cause of neurogenic tumors is unknown. Nerve compression should be addressed as soon as possible. The surgery in this case is not as you described, where a slight mistake could result in the loss of function of the entire hand; therefore, ...[Read More] Understanding Neurogenic Tumors: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Effective Solutions for Lipomas and Stretch Marks: Costs and Insurance Options
Lipoma Hello, Doctor! Question 1: I have developed several lipomas on my neck. How can I remove them, and what would the cost be? Is there a way to apply for insurance reimbursement? Question 2: After giving birth two years ago, I have been troubled by stretch marks. What meth...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
If there are many lipomas, it may be due to a congenital condition, and it is necessary to consult a physician to discuss whether all of them need to be removed. The excision of lipomas is covered by health insurance. Stretch marks are better prevented than treated; if they have ...[Read More] Effective Solutions for Lipomas and Stretch Marks: Costs and Insurance Options
Understanding Subcutaneous Cysts: What You Need to Know About Your Diagnosis
Subcutaneous cyst Hello Dr. Lin, I accidentally felt a small hard lump in my right breast, which does not have any noticeable sensations. I visited a nearby dermatology clinic, and the doctor diagnosed it as a subcutaneous cyst, suggesting that I should continue to monitor it or ...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
If there are lumps below or near the nipple in males, one should consider "gynecomastia," although the occurrence rate is relatively low. Most subcutaneous lumps in the chest are usually "sebaceous cysts" or "lipomas," which are generally benign. If ...[Read More] Understanding Subcutaneous Cysts: What You Need to Know About Your Diagnosis
Understanding Lipomas: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Options
What is a lipoma? Consulting a physician: What is a lipoma? What factors in the body contribute to the formation of lipomas? Can lipomas turn into cancer? How large do lipomas typically grow in the body, and is surgery always necessary to remove them?
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Hello, Mr. Lucky Tiger: A lipoma is a benign tumor composed of adipose tissue that can occur anywhere in the body, with subcutaneous lipomas being the most common. Like other tumors, the exact factors contributing to their formation are not fully understood, but they are primaril...[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Options
Understanding Subcutaneous Lipomas: When to Seek Surgical Treatment
Subcutaneous lipoma Hello, Doctor: I have a question I would like to ask you, and I would greatly appreciate your response. Thank you. I have a small, firm lump on the left side of my mid-back. The internist said, "This is a subcutaneous lipoma, and it's fine to feel it...
Dr. Hou Yongcheng Reply:
Hello Mr. Zhao: According to your description, this lump is a subcutaneous tumor, which is mostly benign in clinical practice. It could possibly be an epidermoid cyst or a lipoma. It is advisable to monitor it for now. If the lump increases in size or if there are signs of pain o...[Read More] Understanding Subcutaneous Lipomas: When to Seek Surgical Treatment
Understanding Painful Bumps on the Buttocks: Causes and Treatment Options
I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please Hello doctor... I have a symptom where there is a red lump on my buttocks, about the size of a marble, which sometimes hurts and becomes painful if I sit on a chair for too long. It's uncomfortable... 1. What c...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Hello, in response to your questions: 1. The swelling in the arm can generally be classified into two types: lipoma and sebaceous cyst. Typically, sebaceous cysts are located more superficially, while lipomas are found deeper. Therefore, Miss N's lesion is likely a sebaceous...[Read More] Understanding Painful Bumps on the Buttocks: Causes and Treatment Options
Is It Hemorrhoids? Understanding Painful Swellings Near the Anus
Is it a mole or a pimple? Dr. Lin: I would like to ask you about a soft lump in the anal area that is painful and swollen, but there is no bleeding. Is this condition a type of hemorrhoid? Thank you.
Dr. Lin Yixin Reply:
Dr. Lin's response: If there is a soft mass at the anal area, it may be due to the following conditions: 1. Benign tumors such as sebaceous cysts or lipomas (which can swell and become painful when inflamed) or deep-seated sarcomas. Hemorrhoids (which can be internal or exte...[Read More] Is It Hemorrhoids? Understanding Painful Swellings Near the Anus
Understanding Neck Lumps: When to Seek Medical Advice for Lipomas
There are lumps growing on the neck? I have a friend who has developed lumps on her neck that resemble lipomas. Several years ago, a doctor at National Taiwan University Hospital mentioned that even if surgery were performed, the likelihood of recurrence would be high. Over the p...
Dr. Cai Xingzhi Reply:
If a neck lipoma presents symptoms, surgical removal is an option. The difficulty of the surgery is present but not overly challenging; it can typically be performed under local anesthesia and is unlikely to result in serious complications.[Read More] Understanding Neck Lumps: When to Seek Medical Advice for Lipomas
Should You Consider Surgery for Abdominal Lipomas?
What should be done about a long tumor in the abdominal cavity? I have a tumor in my abdominal cavity, and the doctor told me it is a lipoma. Should I consider surgery?
Dr. Cai Xingzhi Reply:
If a lipoma on the abdominal wall presents with pain symptoms, surgical excision is indicated, which can be performed under local anesthesia as a minor procedure. If there are no symptoms, it can be left untreated. However, it may continue to grow. For tumors located within the a...[Read More] Should You Consider Surgery for Abdominal Lipomas?
Causes and Concerns of a Painful Scalp Lump: What You Need to Know
A lump has developed on the scalp? Recently, I developed a lump on my scalp, approximately 1.5 cm in size and round. The hair on the scalp in that area has fallen out, and it is slightly painful to touch. What could be the cause?
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
A lump on the scalp is mostly a sebaceous cyst, lipoma, or lymph node that may cause pain when pressed or touched. If there is also circular hair loss, it is important to consider whether it is alopecia areata, commonly known as "spot baldness," which can be caused by s...[Read More] Causes and Concerns of a Painful Scalp Lump: What You Need to Know
Understanding Painful Lumps: What to Do About Lipoma-Like Growths
Lipoma-like lesions I recently developed a hard lump on my shoulder that resembles a lipoma. Initially, it didn't hurt, but recently it has started to hurt when touched or pressed. Why is this happening, and how should I address it?
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Hello Ms. Secart: The lump on your shoulder is generally less likely to be painful if it is a lipoma, unless it is located near a nerve and compressing it. It could also be an infected sebaceous cyst, which would present with redness, swelling, pain, and heat. Please consult a ge...[Read More] Understanding Painful Lumps: What to Do About Lipoma-Like Growths
Understanding Hard Lumps in the Abdomen: What Teens Should Know
There seems to be a hard lump in the left abdomen? Hello Dr. Lee: I am a 16-year-old high school student. A few weeks ago, I suddenly discovered a hard lump near my left abdomen close to the waist. My dad used to work in a hospital, and he mentioned that it could be a lipoma. He ...
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Mr. Hsiao-Yu: Your concerns primarily relate to the nature of the tumor, as different locations can yield different outcomes. Generally, tumors on the skin are classified as skin tumors, and their characteristics and growth patterns can be observed, making it easier to diagnose t...[Read More] Understanding Hard Lumps in the Abdomen: What Teens Should Know
Understanding Lipomas: What You Need to Know About This Common Condition
Could you please provide more details about your questions regarding lipomas? What is a lipoma? My sister has a hard lump on the right side of her chest (which she has had since her student days, and she is now 26 years old). After undergoing an examination, it was diagnosed as a...
Dr. Lin Shuilong Reply:
(1) May I ask what the background of the physician you are looking for is? Are they a breast surgeon or a general surgeon, and what type of examination are you referring to? Is it a mammogram with a 2% index, an ultrasound examination, or a breast imaging study? (2) According to ...[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: What You Need to Know About This Common Condition
Understanding Soft Tissue Lumps: When to Seek Medical Advice
Tumor-like lesions Three months ago, I felt a lump about 1 cm in diameter, resembling a sarcoma, under the skin on my right cheek near my ear. It is not painful and is movable. I am unsure if this is a cause for concern. Additionally, I have a lump about 2 cm in diameter, resembl...
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Hello Mr. Way: The movable subcutaneous tumors found on the cheeks and calves are generally benign tumors such as sebaceous cysts or lipomas. If there are any changes in the condition (such as size or symptoms), it is still recommended to consult a physician for confirmation. Tha...[Read More] Understanding Soft Tissue Lumps: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Lipomas: When to Consider Surgery and Risks Involved
Lipoma Recently, I suddenly discovered a lipoma on my thigh. It usually doesn't hurt by itself, but I feel pain only when I press on it. I'm wondering if the lipoma needs to be surgically removed and if there is a possibility of it turning into a malignant tumor. Thank ...
Dr. Qiu Shoutiao Reply:
Without surgery, it cannot be said with 100% certainty that it is not a malignant tumor; it can only be said that it is very likely a lipoma. If a soft tissue tumor compresses adjacent tissues causing symptoms such as pain, numbness, or discomfort, the physician will typically re...[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: When to Consider Surgery and Risks Involved
Understanding Ganglion Cysts: Symptoms, Treatment, and Surgery Risks
Swelling in the palm? A lump has appeared on my palm that feels hard like bone, but the doctor said it is a "ganglion cyst." Medication has not been effective, and surgery is only necessary if needed. I don't quite understand this condition; could you please explai...
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Hello Miss Aci: Your issue is a lump in your palm that feels hard, possibly resembling bone. Generally, soft and smooth-surfaced tumors in the hand may be ganglion cysts, lipomas, or sebaceous cysts, which are benign tumors. Harder masses could be giant cell tumors of the tendon ...[Read More] Understanding Ganglion Cysts: Symptoms, Treatment, and Surgery Risks
Understanding Lipomas: Should You Consider Surgery for a Back Lump?
Lipoma Hello Dr. Li, there is a soft lump on the surface of my back located near the scapula, which feels tender when pressed. During a hospital examination, it was suggested that it might be a lipoma. The lump is approximately 2 to 3 centimeters in size and is situated beneath t...
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Your issue is likely a lipoma or an epidermoid cyst, which are generally benign masses. If you are concerned, you can opt for surgical removal, which is typically a minor outpatient procedure and usually poses no significant problems. It is advisable to keep your blood sugar leve...[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: Should You Consider Surgery for a Back Lump?