lipomas?

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Jenn · #1 Unread post by **Jenn** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:40 pm

Does anyone know anything about these? I've done a quick search online but having trouble trying to find anything useful about what they are or the process of removing them.

Dr said today I've got some and referred me to a surgeon to remove them. I don't think it's anything to worry about but I would like a bit more info about tho.

Thanks for your help (if you can help)

BrandonsMum08 · #2 Unread post by **BrandonsMum08** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:18 pm

From what i just searched, they are just lumps of fatty tissue under the skin. They dont usually need to be removed unless in an unsightly place and patients chooses to have them removed.
The process of being removed is usually just a local anaesthetic, small incision in the skin, and the lump taken out, then stitched up.
They are non cancerous, and there hasnt been a case documented that has turned cancerous.
Sometimes they can be inherited and develop at any stage of life.
Generally they dont cause problems, but occasionally may put pressure on a nerve, causing pain and sometimes grow internally which could cause a few problems like blockages and aches. They are commonly found on chest, back and shoulder.

It sounds alot like what my MIL, OH and step daughter have which the doctor has called a ganglion which looks pretty much the same through the skin but is a benign cyst full of a thick jelly like stuff. But unlike the Lipomas, they are usually attached to a joint or tendon. OHs is on his elbow, Step daughters is on the top of her foot and MILs is on her wrist.

Hope this helps

#3 Unread post by **Gina73** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:55 am

http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068778/

Hope this helps

Jenn · #4 Unread post by **Jenn** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:28 am

hmmm???? I don't think that's what I've got - mmmm..... maybe when I get referred the specialist will be able to tell me more?

Thanks ladies.

#5 Unread post by **XxJack~AcexX** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:42 am

Ohh how odd, Dom is waiting on a call for his app from his docs surgery to have a cyst type thing removed from his shoulder. It is quite big and obvious.
It is what this is being described as. Thought he was just going manky

ha ha! Seems quite common!!

Clairebear · #6 Unread post by **Clairebear** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:22 pm

I had one of those inside my bottom lip. Got referred to hospital to have it removed, but it went on it's own before I was given a date to go in.

Jenn · #7 Unread post by **Jenn** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:53 pm

Been doing some internet searching (gotta be careful cos it is scary looking up medical stuff online) anyway - I think they might pilar cysts but I'm still not sure - I will wait for the consultant to call!

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