A Large Lipoma Excised on the Lower Back
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A Large Lipoma Excised on the Lower Back

A lipoma is slow-growing, benign growth of fat cells. It is contained in a thin, fibrous capsule and found right under the skin. A lipoma is typically not tender and moves around easily with slight pressure. A lipoma is not cancerous and treatment generally is not necessary. There is also a condition called familial lipomatosus, […]
Excision of large lipoma on forearm
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Excision of large lipoma on forearm

This guy was so patient waiting for me! I was running way behind on this day, and he was my last patient of the day. I think he waited almost 45 minutes for me, and when I saw him, I had enough time to only remove one of his lipomas. So I promised i would […]
Cyst on the back: Removal via punch excision
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Cyst on the back: Removal via punch excision

This patient had a rash on his lower back that one of my physician assistants was treating. She brought me in to take a look, and I couldn’t help but notice this epidermoid cyst he had on his back. I asked him if he would like me to remove it for him, and if I […]