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?
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