Not all malignancies are malignant and pose a threat to human health and life, although they may look very unpleasant and frightening. For example, without knowing what a lipoma is and how dangerous it is, it is easy to suspect a cancerous tumor and bring yourself to a nervous breakdown. Therefore, in the presence of any seals under the skin, it is better to visit the surgeon immediately and get the correct diagnosis with the necessary explanations.
Is lipoma dangerous and what is this tumor?
The neoplasm is also called the adipose. This is due to its structure and localization. Lipomas are usually located in the subcutaneous adipose tissue and consist of similar tissues.
Weners are benign tumors with no tendency to degeneration. Theoretically, they can appear absolutely in any places, except for the palms and feet. Regardless of localization, these tumors represent no direct threat, they are often congenital. Therefore, the question of whether the lipoma is dangerous on the neck or leg, as well as other parts of the body, any experienced doctor will answer negatively.
In view of the above facts, it is not entirely clear why the WenWiki are removed. For this there are several indications:
- the tumor squeezes the nerve roots and causes pain;
- Lipoma interferes with normal circulation;
- neoplasm looks unaesthetic;
- compaction disrupts motor activity.
Usually very large adipose glands are subject to excision, which are clearly visible visually.
In isolated cases, the lipoma can degenerate into a liposarcoma. But this never happens arbitrarily. Fat cells are mutated under the influence of serious disorders in the body or aggressive external influences.
What is dangerous lipoma on the back?
As already mentioned, there are really no dangerous seals of adipose tissue. But the lipoma growing between the vertebrae or in the immediate vicinity of the spine is desirable to be removed immediately.
Such neoplasms in themselves do not carry a threat, but they can lead to compression of nerve endings and blood vessels, provoke inflammation and the appearance of hernias. Also, large benign tumors on the back interfere with normal movements.
Is Lipoma of the Brain Dangerous?
Despite such an atypical and rather rare location, even in the brain tissues, the adipose cells are not dangerous. Often they are present there from birth and are detected quite by accident, during MRI for other appointments. Such neoplasms are subject to regular monitoring. Their size is recorded to determine the upward trend.