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Could The Hard Palpable Lump Be Due To Fat?

I have a large, 10 cm growth on my back (waist level) that was originally thought to be a giant lipoma. The growth is hard and palpable with no defined root. Six years it grew from walnut size. I was Thin at beginning and have gained 70 lb in 6 years and growth has tripled in size during this time. MRI ended up ruling out Lipoma. Surgical nurse says it is just fat according to MRI Doctor and I should lose weight to shrink growth. Growth is visible and I have history of lipoma s and cysts removed throughout body. Can MRI mistaken fat tissue type? Is it normal to have a hard, crescent shape growth that is visible and palpable when one is overweight?
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor. Mostly its sound like lipoma but it can be neurofibroma or other soft tissue tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology. It will give you exact diagnosis.
Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Could The Hard Palpable Lump Be Due To Fat?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor. Mostly its sound like lipoma but it can be neurofibroma or other soft tissue tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.