![[dr. bob]](/dr-bob-sm.gif)
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
[email protected]Shown: posts 1 to 7 of 7. This is the beginning of the thread.
Posted by Joanie on July 1, 2002, at 15:11:53
A couple of years ago I found I had a lipoma tumor on my back. I know they are not dangerous. For the last several days, I have been very sore in that spot (middle of spine) and after checking it out it now looks like it as grown somewhat. It's about 2 inches long now. Should I get it removed? What can I expect from this?
Posted by Seamus2 on July 1, 2002, at 21:05:00
In reply to Lipoma, posted by Joanie on July 1, 2002, at 15:11:53
tentacles? :)
Posted by Joanie on July 2, 2002, at 7:31:19
In reply to Re: Lipoma, posted by Seamus2 on July 1, 2002, at 21:05:00
Did you say "tentacles"? I don't have a clue what you are talking about. Please explain.
Posted by Ed O`Flaherty on July 2, 2002, at 8:28:16
In reply to Lipoma, posted by Joanie on July 1, 2002, at 15:11:53
If it is sore it is probably time to see a doctor to confirm the diagnosis and to make the decision whether or not it should be removed.They can become quite big and unsightly.
Posted by Joanie on July 2, 2002, at 11:08:48
In reply to Re: Lipoma, posted by Ed O`Flaherty on July 2, 2002, at 8:28:16
Thanks for that. I have already called a plastic surgeon. Family dr. won't remove it. I really dread it, thanks for the input.
Posted by Zo on July 5, 2002, at 16:47:34
In reply to Re: Lipoma - to Ed, posted by Joanie on July 2, 2002, at 11:08:48
Nothing to dread. Lipomas are right under the skin, easily removed, dr. just totally numbs the area. Ask for a well-done scar!. I had an ordinary md remove mine (on shoulder) and he did a botch-y scar, what did he care.
It only took a few minutes, BTW, and then I went home. No biggie.Zo
Posted by irishcatholic on July 8, 2002, at 9:16:28
In reply to Lipoma, posted by Joanie on July 1, 2002, at 15:11:53
I had one removed from my neck in Feb.
Outpatient procedure, took about half hour.
Not much pain afterwards at all, I was surprised.
They will check for malignancy as part of the deal but this is VERY rare.
This is the end of the thread.
Psycho-Babble Medication | Extras | FAQ
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
[email protected]
Script revised: February 4, 2008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/cgi-bin/pb/mget.pl
Copyright 2006-17 Robert Hsiung.
Owned and operated by Dr. Bob LLC and not the University of Chicago.