Men tend to be more affected than women.
The symptoms of a fatty tumor vary greatly upon its location.
In most cases, they are painless, soft lumps under the skin causing very few issues.
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This article will discuss fatty tumor symptoms, complications, and when to see a healthcare provider.
If a fatty tumor starts growing elsewhere than under the skin, it can cause serious complications.
Other reports have shown lipomas growing in the heart.
When to See a Healthcare Provider
A fatty tumor is a benigngrowthunder the surface of the skin.
Any new growth should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
They will be able to determine if testing is necessary to distinguish benign growth from something more serious.
While not necessary, many people choose to have lipomas removed due to their appearance.
This will need to be done by a healthcare provider.
Using home treatments will not eliminate a fatty tumor.
They are soft to the touch and can be moved when pressed.
These growths do not pose any serious medical threat but should be monitored for changes.
If the fatty tumor grows internally it can cause additional symptoms based on its location.
In rare cases, a lump under the skin can be a liposarcoma.
This is a cancerous growth that must be diagnosed and treated by a healthcare provider.
A Word From Verywell
Finding a lump under your skin can be concerning.
If you find a new growth, it’s time to contact your healthcare provider.
If you find out your growth is a fatty tumor, there is no need to worry.
These noncancerous growths are more of an annoyance than anything else.
Some people do not like how fatty tumors look and will have them removed by their healthcare provider.
How and when they are removed is up to you and your provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Experts are not sure what causes fatty tumors.
They do know that they tend to run in families and have a genetic component.
Fatty tumors are more often seen in people with diabetes, high cholesterol, and those affected by obesity.
Most fatty tumors are removed through outpatient surgery.
A healthcare provider will numb the area and make a small incision to then remove the lump.
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