A team from Juntendo University Nerima Hospital in Tokyo, Japan, used a modified endoscopic submucosal dissection technique to remove a large ileal lipoma from a 62 year-old man, according to an ...

If you've ever had a lipoma, chances are it freaked you out at first—it's a lump! But experts agree not to worry too much, especially if you've gotten it examined by a doctor. No one knows what causes ...

A lipoma is a lump under the skin that occurs due to an overgrowth of fat cells. However, people may wish to remove a lipoma that causes pain, complications, or other symptoms. Some people also have ...

If you ever notice a somewhat rubbery, raised lump under your dog’s skin, it may be a lipoma. Lipomas, also called adipose tumors, are benign clusters of fatty tissue that are usually safe to be left ...

A lipoma is a type of benign fatty tumor. They are typically soft and squishy and located just below the skin. A person may wish to undergo lipoma removal if it is growing or causing discomfort or for ...

Generally, Medicare does not cover lipoma removal unless deemed medically necessary by a doctor. Lipoma removal may be medically necessary if the lipoma is causing significant issues, such as an ...