Lipoma, Surgery FAQ - Page 5

Subcutaneous cyst Recently, a small round lump was found subcutaneously on the anterior aspect of the left calf. It is not visible externally, but there is slight pain upon palpation, and it can be slightly moved when pressed. The size is approximately 0.5 centimeters. What could...

There is a lump on the clavicle? Hello Doctor: Today, while looking in the mirror, I unexpectedly discovered a small lump on my right clavicle. It is not painful but feels soft to the touch. In contrast, there is a small red bump nearby that is painful (laughs). I am quite worrie...

A suspected lipoma on the side of the waist has been present for over five years and has recently started to cause sudden sharp pain with increased frequency? You can feel a lump about one centimeter in size on the side of your waist. It moves slightly when pressed, and applying ...

Protrusion under the left clavicle? I have had a lump on my body for several years, which I first noticed in middle school. Recently, I accidentally pressed on it and experienced pain along with a sensation of the lump pulsating. After researching online, I became worried that it...

Discovered a tumor while taking a shower? First question: I noticed a painful lump on my lower left abdomen while applying body wash during a shower. Could this be a tumor? I have a lipoma on my neck that was confirmed to be benign. Second question: After eating too much meat, s...

There is a growth on the buttock? It has been several years since a lump the size of a ten-dollar coin has been protruding from the flesh on my buttocks. It has been painless and itchless, and I don't feel anything when I pinch it, so I haven't paid much attention to it...

If you suspect you have a lipoma, you should consult a specialist in dermatology or surgery? Hello Doctor: Previously, I suddenly noticed a lump near the edge of my anus while using the restroom. It doesn't hurt or itch. After looking in the mirror, it resembles an acne lesi...

Regarding hernias and subcutaneous masses of unknown origin? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about hernia surgery. I was recently diagnosed with a hernia in the left inguinal region, but there are no symptoms on the right side. The doctor mentioned two surgical options: traditi...

Is it possible that a physician might incise a wound and then not properly manage it, or handle it incorrectly? Several years ago, I had a tumor at the elbow of my left arm, which was diagnosed by a plastic surgeon at A Hospital as a neurofibroma. The doctor advised that I needed...

Post-operative care after chest lipoma surgery..? I had a lipoma removed from below my breast in early September (treated with electrocautery). The wound has healed, but after more than a month... 1. I noticed swelling and a hard lump in the breast area, which is larger than the ...

Headache with a soft texture upon palpation? The top of my head feels soft to the touch, similar to braised pork, but there are no protrusions and I haven't had any falls. Recently, I've been experiencing this for several days, and I feel pain in my head when exerting m...

Inner thigh lump issue? Hello Dr. Lee, a few days ago I noticed a sudden protrusion about two centimeters in size located above the right thigh bone, connecting to the groin area. After researching, I suspected it might be a lipoma, but after observing it for several days, I foun...

There are 5 to 6 hard lumps? I have small hard lumps (about 0.5 cm) on my arms, thighs, calves, and knees that are painful, but they disappear after two to three weeks. My muscles also hurt, and my ankle pain feels like a sprain, but it doesn't swell. I'm feeling a bit ...

There is a lump in the axillary skin? Hello Dr. Lee: I recently discovered a round lump under the skin in my armpit. It is visibly protruding, but I don't feel any pain when I press on it; instead, I ended up injuring the skin from squeezing it. Initially, I thought it was a...

Subcutaneous lipoma Hello Dr. Lee, my sister recently had a subcutaneous tumor removed from her left hand. On the third day after the surgery, she rode a motorcycle and noticed some blood oozing from the sutured area. She is currently using a synthetic skin dressing. Is it normal...

I have a hard lump in my abdomen... Is it a lipoma, a hernia, or a fibroid? Hello Doctor: About six years ago, I underwent laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids. There is a 3 cm surgical scar located to the left of my abdomen, about three fingerbreadths below the navel. Appro...

Fecal contents For the past six months, I have been passing an orange-red oval-shaped object in my stool every few days (about the size of a peanut, with a smooth surface). I have undergone fecal occult blood tests, both on my stool and on the passed object, and all results were ...

A hard mass under the skin - lipoma? Hello, I have a hard lump under the skin that is painful to touch and appears slightly red. Do I need surgical treatment? Can it be sutured with absorbable sutures? How long will the surgery take? Thank you, doctor.

Hello Dr. Lee, I am your patient Jack. I would like to ask you a question? I have a small area on the inner side of my right thigh that feels somewhat hard and soft at the same time, but it doesn't hurt when I touch it. It's been there for about two to three years, and ...

Anterior tibial tuberosity Hello Doctor: About two weeks ago, I noticed a small lump on the front of my left tibia, located just below the mid-shaft of the tibia, approximately the size of a grain of rice. It moves when I push it, but it returns to its original position on the fr...