LIPOMA

The lipoma is a benign, soft fatty tumor usually occurring just below the skin.

A soft, subcutaneous nodule ranging from 1 to many centimeters is typical. There is no pore as with an epidermal inclusion cyst. Lesions may occur anywhere.


Multiple lipomas on the arm



A large lipoma on the neck.

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