How Can A Lipoma On The Shinbone Be Treated?

Posted on Fri, 20 Jan 2017

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Fri, 20 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : Can a lipoma feel firm and located near shin bone?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lipoma is a universal tumour.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Lipoma arises from fat tissue.As fat is present beneath the skin through out body,it can occur anywhere .So,it is called universal tumour.
It can be firm.
I prefer to do an FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology ) of the swelling for a diagnosis. If the swelling is small, I will remove it surgically and send it for histopathological examination (Biopsy ).Biopsy will give accurate diagnosis.
Please consult your doctor and proceed further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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