Recent Examples on the WebAlthough the cause of lipomas is unknown, this condition is hereditary (e.g. members of the same family have a higher chance of developing it).—Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 29 July 2024 While harmless, lipomas can resemble a rare type of cancer called liposarcoma.—Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 29 July 2024 From lipomas and cysts to keloids and tumors, Lee tackles them all with professionalism and a seemingly imperturbable gag reflex.—Briana Richert, James Mercadante, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2024 The physician removed the lipoma, much to Dareus’ satisfaction.—Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2023 Lee diagnosed Dareus’ lump as a lipoma, a benign tumor made of fatty tissue.—Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2023 Unlike cysts, blackheads, or whiteheads, lipomas don't ooze or spew pus.—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2020 The good news is that lipomas are nearly always benign.—Jenn Sinrich, SELF, 31 May 2019 Cynthia Bailey is back at home recovering after undergoing surgery for a lipoma tumor that turned out to be benign.—Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, 4 Apr. 2018
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