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What Does A Liponma In Lower Back Indicate?
Question: i currenlty went for a MRI on my lower back which showed a lipoma growing in the sacrial joints, i have been getting pain for the last 5 yrs in this area and also been to see doctors which didnt do anyting about it. recently i went for xray and they noticed changes onthe area of the lower back. could these changes be caused by the lipoma growing in that area or another casue i have recently left the forces serving 12yrs and i have carried heavy weight on my back.
Brief Answer:
Lipoma if compressing vertebrae could have caused.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Jyothi BL and I will be answering your query.
Based on your clinical details and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Lipoma is a benign tumor and is usually slow growing.
2. Heavy weight on the back would have caused more diffuse changes, rather than localized changes.
3. Lipoma compression could cause mild bone related degeneration's, however, it depends on how close it is to the vertebral column.
4. If the lipoma was recently diagnosed, it might not be the cause of lower pain. However, clinical correlation is essential.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Jyothi BL
Lipoma if compressing vertebrae could have caused.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Jyothi BL and I will be answering your query.
Based on your clinical details and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Lipoma is a benign tumor and is usually slow growing.
2. Heavy weight on the back would have caused more diffuse changes, rather than localized changes.
3. Lipoma compression could cause mild bone related degeneration's, however, it depends on how close it is to the vertebral column.
4. If the lipoma was recently diagnosed, it might not be the cause of lower pain. However, clinical correlation is essential.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Jyothi BL
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