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    When should I be concerned about lipomas?

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  • Mr Swee Chin Tan

    General Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon

    Mr Swee Chin Tan is a general and laparoscopic surgeon who consults from and operates in Northpark Private Hospital. He obtained his medical degree in … View Profile

    Lipomas are typically benign slow growing fatty lumps. They have a very low risk of becoming cancerous and certain features will warrant further investigations ie MRI before surgery is contemplated Size of lipoma 5 cm or more in size Pain in surrounding tissues Rapid growth of the lipoma Should cancer (liposarcoma) be suspected from imaging, a referral to a specialist sarcoma centre is generally recommended for multidisciplinary management

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