What is a pleomorphic lipoma? A pleomorphic lipoma is a non-cancerous tumour made up of fat and 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 name for this …
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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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A lipoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour made up of mature fat cells, also called adipocytes. Lipomas are part of a group of tumours known as mesenchymal tumours, which arise from connective tissues such as fat, muscle, or fibrous tissue. Lipoma is the most common type of soft tissue tumour in adults. Lipomas grow slowly …
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