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Lipoma on foot

2022-05-07 11:53:30
Doctor, can lipoma (on foot area) diagnosed just by seeing (and some physical examination) or does it must need FNAC/biopsy to diagnose? Please answer!
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Lipoma is a fatty tumor located just below the skin. It isn't cancer and is usually harmless.
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Biopsy is sometimes necessary to confirm the diagnosis of lipoma. In a biopsy, a tissue sample of the tumor is taken and examined under a microscope.

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