Lipoma: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
A lipoma is a soft, slow-growing, non-cancerous lump of fatty tissue under the skin.
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Lipoma in India
Lipoma is diagnosed and treated by general surgery specialists. At a first consultation, a specialist can examine you, confirm the cause and explain which treatment suits your case, such as Lipoma Removal.
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| Delhi NCR | 947 | 710 |
| Bangalore | 776 | 480 |
| Mumbai | 451 | 477 |
| Hyderabad | 420 | 617 |
| Chennai | 335 | 544 |
| Pune | 267 | 318 |
| Kolkata | 265 | 600 |
| Ahmedabad | 172 | 579 |
| Thane | 155 | 245 |
| Jaipur | 117 | 155 |
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| Agra | 103 | 267 |
| Navi Mumbai | 101 | 137 |
| Indore | 94 | 71 |
| Lucknow | 82 | 79 |
| Bikaner | 72 | 4 |
| Kanpur | 61 | 31 |
| Pimpri-chinchwad | 61 | 3 |
| Aligarh | 59 | 181 |
| Amravati | 59 | 214 |
| Nagpur | 57 | 107 |
| Agartala | 55 | 49 |
| Greater Noida | 54 | 19 |
| Bhopal | 50 | 83 |
| Visakhapatnam | 50 | 68 |
| Surat | 49 | 73 |
| Amritsar | 48 | 208 |
| Prayagraj | 48 | 222 |
| Ranchi | 45 | 178 |
| Nashik | 44 | 82 |
| Belgaum | 41 | 5 |
| Jammu | 41 | 3 |
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| Alwar | 39 | 129 |
| Gorakhpur | 39 | 7 |
| Mangalore | 39 | 10 |
| Anantapur | 36 | 158 |
| Guntur | 36 | 16 |
| Ahmadnagar | 35 | 166 |
| Vijayawada | 35 | 67 |
| Ludhiana | 34 | 68 |
| Chandigarh | 33 | 35 |
| Mysore | 33 | 28 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 31 | 35 |
| Kalyan | 30 | 0 |
| Meerut | 30 | 24 |
| Patna | 30 | 101 |
| Bhavnagar | 29 | 4 |
| Jodhpur | 28 | 24 |
| Kukatpalli | 28 | 0 |
| Thrissur | 28 | 0 |
| Bareilly | 27 | 14 |
| Hapur | 27 | 2 |
| Moradabad | 27 | 4 |
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| Akola | 26 | 183 |
| Bhatpara | 26 | 0 |
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| Nellore | 26 | 7 |
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| Rajkot | 22 | 39 |
| Shiliguri | 22 | 0 |
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| Bhiwandi | 17 | 0 |
| Davangere | 17 | 0 |
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| Kadapa | 16 | 0 |
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| Barddhaman | 12 | 0 |
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| Hubli | 12 | 6 |
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| Berhampore | 11 | 0 |
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| Latur | 9 | 4 |
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| Satara | 4 | 3 |
| Siddharthnagar | 4 | 0 |
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| Amroha | 3 | 0 |
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| Banda | 3 | 0 |
| Bharatpur | 3 | 2 |
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| Dharmapuri | 3 | 0 |
| Dharmavaram | 3 | 0 |
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| Ichalkaranji | 3 | 0 |
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| Port Blair | 3 | 0 |
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| South West Delhi | 3 | 0 |
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| Ramanathapuram | 1 | 0 |
| Rohtas | 1 | 0 |
| Roorkee | 1 | 0 |
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| Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar | 1 | 3 |
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| Sathyamangalam | 1 | 0 |
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| Sri Ganganagar | 1 | 0 |
| Sri Sathya Sai | 1 | 0 |
| Tehri Garhwal | 1 | 0 |
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| Udham Singh Nagar | 1 | 0 |
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| Wardha | 1 | 2 |
| West Singhbhum | 1 | 0 |
| Yadadri Bhuvanagiri | 1 | 0 |
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Treatment Options
| Treatment | Specialist | Cities Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Lipoma Removal | General Surgery | 471 |
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| Hospital | City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality |
|---|---|---|
| Max Super Speciality Hospital | Delhi NCR | 66 |
| Manipal Hospital | Delhi NCR | 60 |
| Apollo Spectra Hospitals | Delhi NCR | 55 |
| Fortis Hospital | Delhi NCR | 34 |
| Apollo Hospital | Chennai | 32 |
| Sir Ganga Ram Hospital | Delhi NCR | 31 |
| Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals | Delhi NCR | 31 |
| Ruby Hall Clinic | Pune | 24 |
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Causes
- Exact cause unknown; sometimes runs in families
Diagnosis
- Physical examination
- Ultrasound for larger or unusual lumps
When to see a doctor
See a doctor if a lump grows quickly, becomes painful or feels hard.
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Lipoma treatment cost
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FAQs
What are the common symptoms of Lipoma?
A soft, rubbery, movable lump; Usually painless.
What causes Lipoma?
Exact cause unknown; sometimes runs in families.
How is Lipoma diagnosed?
Physical examination; Ultrasound for larger or unusual lumps.
What are the treatment options?
Depending on severity, options include Lipoma Removal. A specialist will recommend what suits you after examination.
When should I see a doctor?
See a doctor if a lump grows quickly, becomes painful or feels hard.