What tests confirm whether a soft lump is a lipoma or a malignant tumor?
4 days ago
I recently noticed a soft lump under the skin on my arm that doesn’t hurt but has been slowly increasing in size over the past few months. My doctor mentioned it might be a lipoma. How can I be completely sure it’s not something more serious, like a malignant tumor, and what tests are usually done to confirm this?
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If you have a soft, painless lump under the skin that’s slowly growing, it may be a lipoma, which is usually benign. To be completely sure it’s not something more serious, your doctor may recommend a physical exam, imaging tests like ultrasound or MRI, and sometimes a biopsy or excision for histopathology.
Lipomas are generally harmless, but any lump that grows rapidly, becomes painful, or changes in appearance should be evaluated promptly.
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