What Should I Do When Lipoma Are Detected In A Breast Ultrasound And How Can Their Malignancy Be Determined?

Posted on Mon, 26 Jun 2023

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Question : Question on breast ultrasound. Ultrasound report says there is a Lipoma, but does not offer details or any guidance about what to do, other than normal study. I would like feed back on whether the area looks like a lipoma and if there is any other concern for malignancy.

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs follow up for confirmation

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Lipomas are fat containing benign lesions. It will help to follow up with an ultrasound scan in 6 months time and then with advanced imaging like contrast MRI breast scan if needed.

If there is pain or increase in size of lesion before 6 months then please consult your doctors.

Thank you.

Regards

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