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Does Lumps Under Skin Of Arm, Elbow And Lower Back Indicates Lipoma?
I have 4 strange hard lumps under the skin, it s almost 4 years and half since I noticed them. I have two on my upper arm, 1-2 cm above the elbow; one on my lower back; and one on the superior part of my bottom. they can be felt encapsulated. They had a slow growing through these years. Could them be lipomas or fatty tissues? thank you!
Fri, 23 May 2014
Hi,
Looks like you have a lipoma.
It is a benign collection of fat cells.
It can usually be left on its own if it is not causing any trouble.
But if there is any associated pain or there is any sudden increase in size, then you can see a dermatologist or a surgeon for its removal.
Hope it helps,
Dr Geetika Paul
MD ( Dermatology)
Looks like you have a lipoma.
It is a benign collection of fat cells.
It can usually be left on its own if it is not causing any trouble.
But if there is any associated pain or there is any sudden increase in size, then you can see a dermatologist or a surgeon for its removal.
Hope it helps,
Dr Geetika Paul
MD ( Dermatology)
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