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Ma Xian Shi
General Surgery
About me
Chinese Communist Party member, graduated from Yanbian Medical College with an associate degree, and has completed multiple advanced studies at Jilin University, Jilin Province People's Hospital in General Surgery and Neurosurgery.
Proficient in diseases
Specializes in the treatment of common diseases in general surgery and neurosurgery.
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Is lipoma serious?
Lipoma is a common disease in clinical practice, and it is generally not very serious, so there is no need for excessive worry. A lipoma is a tumor-like mass of normal tissue, commonly found on the trunk and limbs of the body. It has a clear boundary and is lobulated, soft, and may feel like a false cyst, painless, and grows slowly. Some can be quite large. Deep lipomas that might turn malignant should be removed promptly. Generally speaking, lipomas only require surgical treatment if there is suspicion of malignancy, if the tumor is large enough to affect daily life or aesthetics, or if malignancy is suspected.
Do lipomas hurt?
Lipoma is a common clinical disease characterized by tumor-like normal adipose tissue, often occurring in the limbs and trunk. It has clearly defined margins, is lobulated, soft in texture, and may feel like a pseudocyst, with no pain symptoms. The growth is slow, and some can grow quite large. Deep-seated lipomas can potentially become malignant and should be surgically removed promptly. Another type is the painful lipoma, which often occurs in patients with a family history. These tumors are usually smaller and commonly distributed symmetrically. However, most lipoma patients do not experience pain symptoms; it is only the painful lipomas that are painful. These are also characterized by a family history, symmetrical distribution, and smaller size.