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Lipoma (likely)

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Lipoma (likely) is a chronic condition assessed by SI. It is characterized by the presence of a lipoma, which is a benign fatty tumor. Symptoms include the presence of a palpable, soft, and movable lump. When symptoms worsen or persist, it is advisable to seek care from a qualified clinician to confirm or rule out the condition. Ultrasound is recommended if the lipoma is over 5 cm, growing, deep, or painful. Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis, and no specific dosing information is provided.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic

What it is

Lipoma (likely) is a chronic condition assessed by SI.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic

Symptoms

Findings that point to it: lipoma.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic

When to seek care

See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic

Diagnosis

Tests used to confirm: ultrasound if over 5 cm, growing, deep or painful.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic

Care & treatment

Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic

Clinical guideline

NICE CKS lipoma, NICE NG12 (soft tissue sarcoma)

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · Mayo Clinic

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Text: SI summary in its own words (CC BY 4.0) with NLM MedlinePlus public-domain summary; facts checked against WHO fact sheets (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO, paraphrased with attribution) and Mayo Clinic (linked reference only, no text used); ICD-10 and labels from Wikidata (CC0).

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