What is a hibernoma? A hibernoma is a non-cancerous tumour made up of brown fat. Brown fat is a type of fat that is normally found in newborns and young children but it disappears over time and most adults have very little brown fat. Is hibernoma a type of cancer? No. A hibernoma is a …
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What is fat? Fat is a specialized type of tissue that is found throughout the body. It is made up of large cells called adipocytes that look clear when viewed through a microscope. Fat acts as a storage site for energy and provides warmth for our internal organs. The medical term for fat is adipose …
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Background: An atypical lipomatous tumour (ALT) is a type of cancer made up of fat. ALTs can start anywhere in the body but the most common location for this tumour is the abdomen. Another name for an ALT is well differentiated liposarcoma. Is an atypical lipomatous tumour a type of cancer? Yes, ALT is a …
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Background: Well differentiated liposarcoma is a type of cancer that develops from fat cells. Unlike normal fat, the cells in a well differentiated liposarcoma have abnormal shapes and sizes, but they still resemble normal fat cells under the microscope. This type of cancer is usually slow-growing and less likely to spread to other parts of …
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What is an intramuscular lipoma? Intramuscular lipomas are non-cancerous tumours made up of fat. These tumours develop deep inside a muscle and they may feel like a lump. Often, intramuscular lipomas are not well separated from the surrounding normal muscle which can make it challenging for your surgeon to remove the tumour completely. What is …
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Background: An angiolipoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour made up of fat and small blood vessels. Most angiolipomas occur just under our skin, where they feel like a soft lump. What are the symptoms of angiolipoma? The symptoms of an angiolipoma can vary depending on its size and location, but common symptoms include: Palpable lump: …
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What is spindle cell lipoma? A spindle cell lipoma is a non-cancerous tumour made up of fat and long, thin spindle cells. This tumour commonly starts around the upper back and neck but can be found almost anywhere in the body. Most grow just under our skin where they feel like a soft lump. Another …
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What is a lipoma? A lipoma is a non-cancerous tumour made up of fat cells. Most lipomas occur in the skin but this tumour can be found almost anywhere in the body. Can a lipoma turn into cancer over time? A lipoma cannot turn into cancer over time. However, tumours that are incompletely removed can …
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Adipose tissue, commonly known as fat, exists throughout our bodies. We find it in large quantities under the skin, where it’s known as subcutaneous adipose tissue, and in the abdomen, where it covers and protects our internal organs. Under microscopic examination, this type of tissue is made up of large round cells. The cells typically …
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