A lipoma is a common, benign tumor composed of fatty tissue. Lipomas are soft to the touch, usually moveable, and are generally painless. Many lipomas are small but can enlarge to sizes greater than six centimeters. Lipomas are commonly found in adults from 40 to 60 years of age but can also be found in children. Approximately one percent of the general population has a lipoma. Malignant transformation is very...
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