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, […]
For medical education- NSFE. Excision of a sizable lipoma in the right armpit. Some of the audio had been omitted to preserve patient privacy. Lipomas are benign growths of clonal fat cells and are fun to remove because they usually come out clean and in one piece. Enjoy! source