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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Lipoma on the upper back of a patient. Lipomas are benign fatty tumors and exceedingly common. However, it’s hard to say if they ...

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 ...