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Have Lipoma In Eye. Soreness, Itching. What Is Going On?
Hello, I have a Lipoma in my left eye socket, it isn t visible unless I pull back the skin, but I can see it sticking out a bit in certain angles, and lately it has become kind of sore and irritating as well as itchy, and my mum said it looks bigger, I haven t seen a ophthalmologist for about 5 years now either so I am not sure what going on, could you help
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Lipoma are benign growths. One needs to see you and evaluate. Imaging to know its extent may or may not be required. After clinical examination one can tell how easily it can be removed.consult an ophthalmic plastic surgeon..
Take care
Lipoma are benign growths. One needs to see you and evaluate. Imaging to know its extent may or may not be required. After clinical examination one can tell how easily it can be removed.consult an ophthalmic plastic surgeon..
Take care
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