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Should A Fatty Lump Be Removed If Asymptomatic?

I have what seems to be a blob of free floating fat along my ribcage. It appeared a couple of months ago, and hasn't caused me any pain, but I finally had it ultrasounded last week. The tech told me that it 'moved' when she was trying to scope it, which she said was a good thing, and she thought it was just fat. Is there any reason to have this lump removed if it isn't causing any problems?
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
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General Surgeon 's  Response
hi.

based from your description, it could possibly be a lipoma (a fatty tissue deposit). it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for clinical evaluation. if it is growing in size and bothering you and your daily functions, definitive management is excision biopsy.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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Should A Fatty Lump Be Removed If Asymptomatic?

hi. based from your description, it could possibly be a lipoma (a fatty tissue deposit). it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for clinical evaluation. if it is growing in size and bothering you and your daily functions, definitive management is excision biopsy. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye