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Lipoma or liposarcoma?
I have had fatty lumps across my body since last five years (in forearm, in rib cage in the back and below the rib). Recently there are few coming up in my abdomen. How do I know this is not serious and something to worry about? Can a physical examination distinguish between lipoma and liposarcoma?
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Biopsy can confirm the exact pathology.
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Dr. Jitin Yadav
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14 yrs exp
Ajmer
Clinical examination is must.
If necessary the doctor will advice you for FNAC or biopsy.
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Dr. Sandeep Goel
General Practitioner
14 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It is difficult to differentiate clinically between lipoma and liposarcoma. If there is any rapid increase in size of the lump then we should suspect liposarcoma.
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consult a physician or surgeon for proper history and physical examination
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biopsy may be needed in case there is suspicion
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