Lipoma- Meaning, Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Cost
Lipoma is the deposition of fats at a particular location, forming a tender lump under your skin. In most people, it stays as if it is lifelong. However, in some cases, it slowly develops and enlarges. It may lead to pain, bowel obstructions, and pressing underlying nerves or blood vessels.
If the lipoma is disrupting or irritating you, then you must consult your doctor.
WHAT IS LIPOMA
A lipoma is a slow-growing, fatty lump that's situated between your skin and the underlying muscle layer. A lipoma can form on any part of the body, but they typically appear on the neck, shoulders, forearms, and thighs.
Most of the time people live with Lipomas and sometimes they don’t even observe this abnormality. Though, it is true that many times lipomas do not require to be treated but it disrupts your appearance and may increase in size if not treated. However, this can easily be removed or eliminated by your doctor.
TYPES OF LIPOMA
Conventional Lipoma
Conventional Lipoma is the most common form of all the lipomas, in which white fat cells get accumulated.
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Spindle cell lipomas
Spindle cell lipomas is the rare form of lipoma, which grow slowly and are considered as benign lipomatous tumors.
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Pleomorphic lipomas
Pleomorphic lipomas is a rare lipoma, in which the accumulated adipocytes show variable shapes and components, including spindle like cells.
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Myelolipoma
Myelolipoma is the lipoma in which mature adipocytes and islands of hematopoietic elements are accumulated in the adrenal glands.
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Fibrolipoma
Fibrolipoma are the soft tissue lipomas developed from mature adipose cells of oral cavity.
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Angiolipoma
Angiolipoma or rubbery tumor can develop under the skin along with the blood vessels.
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CAUSES
- Inherited within the family
- Madelung’s Disease (unusual fat accumulation)
- Gardner Syndrome (colorectal polyps develop)
- Dercum’s Ailment (Growths of fatty tissues)
HOW IS IT FORMED
Lipoma is a type of benign tumor that develops when fat cells grow and multiply rapidly in a localized area. The exact cause of lipoma formation is still not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Some studies suggest that injury or trauma to a specific area of the body may also contribute to the formation of lipomas. Lipomas are typically slow-growing and painless, and they can occur anywhere on the body mainly where there is fat tissue.
SYMPTOMS
- Fatty lump that does not spread
- A lump that can move on touching
- Oval or round shaped rubbery tissues
- Rapid growth or increase in size of the lipoma
- Pain or tenderness around the lipoma
- Swelling, redness, or inflammation of the lipoma or surrounding tissue
- Ulceration or bleeding from the lipoma
DIAGNOSIS
Physical examination
Doctors usually inspect or feel the lump if it is large and painful.
Biopsy
A sample of tissue from the lump is removed in order to check it under microscope.
Imaging tests
Imaging tests like X-ray, MRI, or CT scan is done to look for the depth of the fatty tissue.
DO's
Warm compresses on fatty lump Healthy diet DONT's
Do not drink alcohol in case of Madelung disease causing lipomas Do not have excess of fatty foodTREATMENTS
NON-SURGICAL TREATMENTS
There are several non-surgical treatment options for lipomas, including:
- Steroid injections: Injecting a corticosteroid medication into the lipoma can help to shrink it by reducing inflammation and slowing down the growth of fat cells.
- Liposuction: A minimally invasive procedure that uses a small tube called a cannula to suction out the fatty tissue. This technique is effective for treating lipomas that are soft and movable.
- Cryolipolysis: Also known as fat freezing, this treatment uses cold temperatures to freeze and destroy the fat cells in the lipoma. Over time, the body absorbs and eliminates the destroyed fat cells.
- Laser therapy: Laser treatments use focused heat to destroy the fat cells in the lipoma. This technique is effective for treating smaller lipomas.
- Herbal remedies: Some herbs, such as turmeric, aloe vera, and castor oil, are believed to have anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties that can help reduce the size of lipomas.
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
Surgical removal is the most common treatment for lipomas. The procedure involves making a small incision in the skin, then cutting and removing the fatty tissue. This is usually performed under local anesthesia and as an outpatient procedure.
There are several surgical techniques used for lipoma removal, including:
- Excision: This involves cutting out the entire lipoma and removing it from the body.
- Minimal excision: This involves making a smaller incision and using a tool to extract the lipoma from the body.
- Endoscopic removal: This involves using a small camera and specialized instruments to remove the lipoma through small incisions in the skin.
Surgical removal is usually effective for treating most types of lipomas, and recurrence is rare.
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS
A diseased lipoma can pose several risks and complications that may require medical attention. Here are some of the potential risks and complications associated with a diseased lipoma:
Infection: A diseased lipoma can become infected, leading to redness, pain, fever, and other symptoms. In severe cases, the infection can spread to other parts of the body, causing a systemic infection.
Pain and discomfort: As the lipoma grows or becomes inflamed, it can cause pain, discomfort, or a feeling of pressure.
Nerve or muscle compression: A diseased lipoma can grow large enough to press against nerves or muscles, causing numbness, tingling, weakness, or difficulty moving the affected area.
Cancer: While lipomas are typically benign tumors, there is a very small risk that a diseased lipoma could develop into a cancerous tumor.
Cosmetic concerns: A diseased lipoma can change the appearance of the affected area, causing cosmetic concerns or self-consciousness.
If you suspect that you have a diseased lipoma or are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention to receive an appropriate diagnosis and treatment. You can contact Glamyo Health for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
IF LEFT UNTREATED
Some of the lipoma tend to grow continuously if not treated. There are chances that oversized lipoma may compress the surrounding nerves and blood vessels, causing severe health complications.
There are potential possibilities that lipoma may spread to other parts of the body. Generally, lipoma is not a cancer and pose no harm to the body. They must be removed if they are painful or appears to be growing or spreading to other parts of the body.
COST
The cost of Lipoma surgery depends on the degree of lipoma, and the type of surgery opted for removing lipoma. Different hospitals have different price ranges depending on the facilities they provide.
Lipoma Removal surgery costs Rs 20,000 for minor lipoma removal surgery to 50,000.
Financial Options
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Lipoma surgery is a cosmetic procedure that is often not covered under health insurance policies because it is considered an elective surgery. However, some insurance plans may cover the surgery if it is deemed medically necessary due to a hormonal imbalance or other medical conditions that cause lump or tissue enlargement.
If your health insurance plan does not cover lipoma surgery, you will need to pay for the procedure out of pocket. The cost of the surgery can vary depending on various factors, such as the surgeon's experience, the type of anesthesia used, the complexity of the surgery, and the geographic location of the facility.
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Lipoma is a fatty lump that develops beneath the skin. It is often a painless and benign tumor and after becoming lipoma cancer. Most of the time people live with Lipomas and sometimes they don’t even observe this abnormality. Though, it is true that many times lipomas do not require to be treated but it disrupts your appearance and may increase in size if not treated. However, this can easily be removed or eliminated by your doctor.
Glamyo Health is known for minimally invasive surgeries and elective surgeries which makes it suitable for these kinds of treatment. It has been seen that lipoma develop again after lipoma treatment but the major problem is that it grows or develops back after the treatment but at different part or spot of your body. Lipoma surgery is the surgical removal of painful and irritating lipomas. The most widely accepted method is the laser removal of a lipoma. At Glamyo Health, our expert doctors will take care of Lipoma in a painless one-day laser procedure.
The procedure of lipoma will only take 20 to 25 minutes because it is a straightforward surgical process. Lipomas can grow or develops on the arms, legs, forehead, and body. The treatment and procedure of lipoma removal are effective and safe and can be treated properly in just one day. Moreover, as an alternative to surgery for lipoma healthcare providers sometimes recommend liposuction for removing lipoma where the doctor uses a long and thin needle to remove fatty tissue.
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