A lipoma is a benign tumor composed of adipose tissue. It is the most common form of soft tissue tumor.[1] Lipomas are soft to the touch, usually movable, and are generally painless. Many lipomas are small (under one centimeter diameter) but can enlarge to sizes greater than six centimeters. Lipomas are commonly found in adults from 40 to 60 years of age, but can also be found in children. Some sources claim that malignant transformation can occur,[2] while others say that this has yet to be convincingly documented.
Extracted from www.wikipedia.org.
eMedicine: Lipomas
– Describes in detail the lipoma condition and removal surgery.
Lipoma Excision
– Article from American Family Physician describes how a simple lipoma is removed by a surgeon during an office visit.
(March, 2002)
Howcast: How to Identify Soft Tissue Lipomas
– Video explaining what an excised lipoma looks like under the microscope.
Direct link: Howcast: How to Identify Soft Tissue Lipomas
My Lipoma Removal Surgery
– Personal blog detailing the experience.
Direct link: My Lipoma Removal Surgery
The Doctor’s Doctor: Lipoma
– Describes various types of lipomas in a structured manner.
Direct link: The Doctor’s Doctor: Lipoma
Wikipedia: Lipoma
– Article describing lipoma characteristics along with references and images.
Direct link: Wikipedia: Lipoma