What should not be eaten with lipoma?

Written by Tang Da Wei
General Surgery
Updated on December 06, 2024
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Lipomas are considered benign lesions, primarily caused by abnormal proliferation of subcutaneous fat. They form lumps in adipose tissue. If a patient is clearly diagnosed with a lipoma, it is generally recommended to adhere to a light diet, consuming less food that is high in fats or proteins. It is also advised to engage in more physical activity. Through appropriate exercise, it can effectively reduce subcutaneous adipose tissue, which can lead to weight loss. It is not recommended to eat fatty meats, protein-rich foods, seafood, and the like.

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Can lipomas disappear?

Lipomas generally do not disappear on their own. They form due to abnormal or excessive growth in the subcutaneous fat, presenting as localized lumps with an outer membrane encapsulating them. Lipomas are typically soft with high mobility and well-defined borders. Small lipomas usually do not require surgical treatment; close monitoring to check for changes in size is sufficient. However, if a lipoma is large, causes local compression symptoms, or pain, surgical removal may be considered.

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Do lipomas need to be treated?

Lipomas are a type of benign disease. For smaller lipomas, such as those with a diameter of about 1 centimeter, it is not necessary to consider surgical treatment. However, it is important to monitor the size of the lipoma. In cases where the lipoma is larger, for example, exceeding 3 centimeters in diameter, or if there is pain in the lipoma, or if it grows significantly in a short period of time, surgical removal should be considered. The surgery can be performed under local anesthesia, with lidocaine injected into the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Once anesthetized, an incision is made along the skin lines over the surface of the lipoma, followed by strategic separation and complete excision of the lipoma. The excised lipoma should then be sent to the pathology department for pathological examination.

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Symptoms of lipoma malignancy

Lipomas are considered benign lesions, but some lipomas may undergo malignant transformation into liposarcomas. If a lipoma becomes malignant, its appearance may change, such as an increase in size, indistinct borders, hardening of the lipoma, and it may even cause pain in the area of the lipoma, with the possibility of local thrombosis and other conditions. It is necessary to visit a hospital promptly for examination and treatment. When necessary, the lipoma should be completely excised and sent for pathological examination to facilitate further treatment. If it is confirmed to be malignant, a wider excision may be needed, and, if necessary, the surrounding lymph nodes may need to be cleared.

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Do lipomas need surgery?

Lipomas do not necessarily require surgical treatment. They can occur in various parts of the body and are usually characterized by good mobility, a complete capsule, no tenderness, a firm texture, and mostly clear boundaries. They often present no clinical symptoms and are found incidentally. Diagnosis can be confirmed through ultrasonography. In most cases, patients only need follow-up observation. However, for lipomas in special locations, if they affect appearance or grow rapidly causing symptoms, surgical treatment may be considered. After a complete excision, pathological examination is necessary because a very small number of cases may turn out to be liposarcomas, which might require further treatment.

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What should I do about a lipoma?

Lipomas are superficial tumors that belong to benign tumors. They occur due to the proliferation of subcutaneous fatty tissue. A B-ultrasound examination is required for confirming the diagnosis of a lipoma. If the patient shows no significant clinical symptoms and the tumor is relatively small, it is generally advisable to schedule regular check-ups; medications, massage, or physiotherapy are all ineffective. If the lipoma is relatively large, or if the patient experiences localized pain, surgical removal can be considered, which can be done under local anesthesia.