Understanding Subcutaneous Tumors: Are They Benign After 20 Years?
Subcutaneous tumor? My father has lumps on his lower back and arms that have been visibly protruding for over 20 years. Are these considered benign? If surgery is necessary, the number of lumps is quite large.
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Hello Ms. Gladylei: It is not very clear where your father's multiple tumors are located. If they are subcutaneous, feeling soft and round, they may be lipomas, which are benign and common among many people. If they are not very noticeable and are not growing rapidly, observ...[Read More] Understanding Subcutaneous Tumors: Are They Benign After 20 Years?
Can Lipomas Appear Under the Armpit? Treatment and Surgical Options Explained
Lipoma Can lipomas appear in the armpit? Recently, I noticed a few small hard lumps in my armpit, each about 0.5 centimeters, and I also have some on my abdomen. Is this condition curable? If it is curable, is surgery the only option? Thank you, doctor.
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
Concerned individual: Hello, lipomas can appear in the armpit; however, sebaceous adenomas and inflammatory lymph nodes are more common in that area, along with cases of folliculitis. If you want a definitive cure, it is necessary to consult a general surgeon for evaluation, as s...[Read More] Can Lipomas Appear Under the Armpit? Treatment and Surgical Options Explained
Understanding Underarm Pain: Is It Normal Before Your Period?
Axillary pain Hello Dr. Lai, I would like to ask you about a symptom I've been experiencing. A week before my menstrual period, my breasts tend to be more swollen. However, in the past two months, I've also noticed some pain in my right armpit in addition to this. Is th...
Dr. Lai Jihong Reply:
Hello! The breast swelling you mentioned a week before menstruation is a normal phenomenon due to hormonal influences. Generally, after ovulation, the body instinctively prepares for implantation, which causes the breasts to be affected by hormones, leading to increased secretion...[Read More] Understanding Underarm Pain: Is It Normal Before Your Period?
Understanding Lipomas: Do They Require Surgery and Other Skin Growths?
A lump on the back that resembles a lipoma? My family member found a lump on their back, and during the ultrasound, they were told it appeared to be fatty tissue, likely a lipoma. I'm still very concerned. If it is a lipoma, does it require hospitalization for surgery? Also,...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
If the lipoma is small, it can be removed in an outpatient procedure. However, if it is large and located deeply, hospitalization for surgical removal may be necessary. There are also many other types of skin tumors, such as sebaceous adenomas and hemangiomas. If any abnormalitie...[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: Do They Require Surgery and Other Skin Growths?
Understanding Breast Cancer Symptoms: Key Questions and Answers
Please clarify your question? Hello, I have a few questions for Dr. Lin: Last year, I experienced persistent pain in my left arm, which initially was localized to the arm but has now extended to the entire arm and left chest. After seeing a doctor and undergoing an ultrasound, I ...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
Hello Ms. Mandy, After reading your letter, I understand that you are a serious woman who takes great care of herself. Here are the answers to your questions: 1. In Taiwan, women tend to have smaller breasts with less fat and denser tissue, making ultrasound a very effective an...[Read More] Understanding Breast Cancer Symptoms: Key Questions and Answers
Understanding a Non-Painful Lump in the Lower Back: What to Do?
I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please Hello Doctor: I have a small lump on the right side of my body, located in the lumbar region. It doesn't hurt and has been there for several years. What could that be? If I go to the hospital for an examination...
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Mr. Xiao Ming: He has had a small lump on the right side of his lower back for many years, which could be a skin or subcutaneous tumor (lipoma, sebaceous adenoma, etc.). Changes in color, size, or symptoms warrant a visit to a physician for confirmation. Either a dermatologist or...[Read More] Understanding a Non-Painful Lump in the Lower Back: What to Do?
Understanding Lipomas: Symptoms, Risks, and Surgical Options Explained
Lipoma Hello Doctor, I have a question I would like to ask you. Since middle school, I have often experienced discomfort in my right flank (around the kidney area, just below the ribs) after eating or exercising. In my second year of high school (at age 17), I discovered a tumo...
Dr. He Zhenming Reply:
Hello: Most lipomas are located superficially and rarely cause tissue or organ necrosis. Generally, outpatient surgery does not require hospitalization. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: Symptoms, Risks, and Surgical Options Explained
Understanding Lipomas: What to Do About Growing Lumps
Sarcoma? Hello Doctor: I have developed a growth approximately 2 centimeters in size above my labia minora, and it seems to be getting larger. What should I do about this? Thank you for your help.
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
There is a growth on the labia minora that is getting larger, and it is unclear whether there is any redness, swelling, heat, or pain. If it is a common Bartholin's cyst, it may be more prone to infection. It is recommended to consult a gynecologist for an examination to det...[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: What to Do About Growing Lumps
Is My Armpit Lump a Cause for Concern? Understanding Symptoms and Risks
Are there any issues? Excuse me, doctor: I would like to ask… I have a small hard lump in my armpit that I have noticed for several years. Previously, when I went for an examination, the doctor told me it was a lipoma and said it wasn't a concern, only that it might hurt if ...
Dr. Xie Wenhuai Reply:
A sebaceous cyst typically does not cause pain and only feels like a hard lump when touched. However, if there is a bacterial infection, it can become painful and appear red and swollen. In more severe cases of infection, some cysts may become abscessed, requiring a physician to ...[Read More] Is My Armpit Lump a Cause for Concern? Understanding Symptoms and Risks
Understanding Painful Lumps Between Elbow and Wrist: When to Seek Help
There is a hard lump on the hand that is painful? There is a lump between my elbow and wrist... It started off small, but then it grew larger and has become painful. What could this be? Should I see a doctor? If so, which specialist should I consult? Thank you!
Dr. Lu Shangbin Reply:
Hello, the most commonly encountered subcutaneous benign tumors (such as epidermoid cysts and lipomas) typically do not cause pain. However, if there is associated local inflammation, they may become red, swollen, painful, and warm. It is advisable to consult a surgeon to determi...[Read More] Understanding Painful Lumps Between Elbow and Wrist: When to Seek Help
Abdominal Pain When Pressing: Possible Causes and Concerns
Pressing on the abdomen causes pain? I have pain when pressing on my abdomen (about 2-3 centimeters above the navel on the right side). It feels like there is something there, but it also feels like there isn't. Could this be a lipoma, gallstones, or another condition? Thank...
Dr. He Zhenming Reply:
Hello: Based on your symptoms, it doesn't seem like gallstones. Please visit the outpatient clinic for an ultrasound examination, which should help determine if there is anything abnormal. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Abdominal Pain When Pressing: Possible Causes and Concerns
Seeking Surgical Options for High-Risk Obesity: A Daughter's Plea
I have a very big question? Hello Doctor: My mother found an article in a newspaper about Dr. Tsai Chinhong from Taichung City Hospital performing laparoscopic surgery (gastric sleeve surgery) on a patient who successfully lost weight. It also mentioned coverage by the National H...
Dr. Huang Zhihui Reply:
After reviewing your concerns, I believe you may have unrealistic expectations regarding "gastric partition surgery." Gastric partition surgery involves surgically dividing the stomach, which normally can hold one to two liters of food, into a much smaller pouch with a ...[Read More] Seeking Surgical Options for High-Risk Obesity: A Daughter's Plea
Understanding Back Tumors: When to Seek Medical Attention
There is a raised tumor on the upper back near the waist? Dear Dr. He, I am a patient who underwent surgery for stage 0 left breast cancer in 1992, and I have been doing well since then. Two years ago, I noticed a raised tumor on the upper right side of my back, approximately th...
Dr. He Zhenming Reply:
Hello: Based on your description of the tumor on your back, it is most likely a lipoma. If it is indeed a lipoma, it should not affect your right knee. I recommend that you return to the hospital for an examination.[Read More] Understanding Back Tumors: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Painful Lumps: When to Seek Medical Attention
The lump is painful? Hello, doctor. I have felt a firm, elongated lump about two centimeters long at the junction of my lower abdomen and inner thigh. It is somewhat painful when pressed, but the lump seems to be immobile. I have previously undergone surgery twice for lipomas in ...
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Hello Ms. RC: You have a hard lump in the right inguinal region that is slightly painful. Given your history of lipomas, it is possible that this could also be a lipoma; however, other possibilities such as an inguinal hernia or other tumors cannot be completely ruled out. It is ...[Read More] Understanding Painful Lumps: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Neck Lumps: Is It a Lipoma or Something Else?
Not sure if it's a lipoma? Hello Dr. Lin: Since childhood, I have had a lump next to my neck. It is not painful when I touch it, and it moves when I press on it. As I have aged, this lump has gradually decreased in size, but a few days ago, a colleague at work suddenly point...
Dr. Lin Hongmao Reply:
Dear Sandy: It is really difficult to diagnose without seeing it. It could possibly be a lipoma or something like a lymph node, so it's better not to guess and to have it checked at the outpatient clinic for peace of mind. Thank you for your question! Wishing you good health...[Read More] Understanding Neck Lumps: Is It a Lipoma or Something Else?
Understanding Lipomas: Causes, Treatment Options, and Prevention Tips
Lipoma My husband developed a lipoma on his back three years ago, which was removed at a small hospital. However, he has recently developed multiple new lipomas on his body. I would like to ask how lipomas are formed. Is there a way to completely cure them? Is surgery the only so...
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Dear Mrs. Wei: If it is confirmed that the lipoma is a benign tumor, generally, if the condition is stable, observation is sufficient. However, if it grows rapidly and large, or if there is suspicion of malignant transformation or if it compresses surrounding tissues causing symp...[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: Causes, Treatment Options, and Prevention Tips
Understanding Lumps: Lipomas vs. Fibromas and Their Implications
Lump Hello: I have had a hard lump in my armpit for several years, and it only hurts a little when pressed. Could this be a lipoma? Does it have any impact on my health? Does it need to be removed? Also, what is the difference between a lipoma and a fibroma?
Dr. Lu Shangbin Reply:
Hello, here are the principles to pay attention to regarding lumps in the armpit: 1. **Temporal Aspect**: If the lump grows rapidly, it should be taken seriously, as it may be caused by lymph nodes, and various types of cancer can metastasize to these lymph nodes, which may not...[Read More] Understanding Lumps: Lipomas vs. Fibromas and Their Implications
Understanding Lipomas: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Prevention Tips
Is it a lipoma? Hello Dr. Li: Last year, I had a lipoma over 1 cm removed from my back. Not long after, I accidentally discovered a bulge about 8 cm in size on my left calf. I consulted a plastic surgeon who suggested it might also be a lipoma and recommended liposuction for a mo...
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Dear Ms. Kedy, Here are the answers to your questions: 1. Lipomas have a distinct capsule, but this can only be observed during surgery; they may not be palpable upon examination. Lipomas can be multiple, are mostly benign, and a small percentage may be liposarcomas, which are ...[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Prevention Tips
Exploring Treatment Options for Intracranial Lipomas: Beyond Surgery
Intracranial lipoma Hello, recently a family member underwent a health check and was found to have an intracranial lipoma. Over the past year, they have experienced symptoms such as dizziness and headaches, which have become severe enough to require a week-long hospitalization. T...
Dr. Chen Changmu Reply:
Intracranial lipomas are relatively rare benign tumors, and the decision to perform surgery depends on the severity of the symptoms and their location. If the tumor is superficial and not located in critical functional areas, it can generally be safely removed. However, if it is ...[Read More] Exploring Treatment Options for Intracranial Lipomas: Beyond Surgery
Understanding Lipomas: Symptoms, Locations, and Pain Concerns
Is this also a lipoma? Hello: 1. Can lipomas grow in any location? 2. Do they release yellow fluid and cause pain, and can they lead to discomfort in other areas? 3. Since it is located on the side of the back, near the area behind the breast, and is gradually causing pain in the...
Dr. Hou Yongcheng Reply:
Hello, Chun: Lipomas vary according to individual constitution and develop within the subcutaneous tissue, formed by the accumulation of adipose tissue. They are commonly found on the limbs and trunk. They are generally painless and itch-free; however, if located near joints or n...[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: Symptoms, Locations, and Pain Concerns