GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A lipoma is a fatty tumor located just below the skin. It isn’t cancer and is usually harmless. A lipoma is a slow-growing, fatty lump that’s most often situated between your skin and the underlying muscle layer. A lipoma, which feels doughy and usually isn’t tender, moves readily with slight finger pressure.

Detailed explanation-2: -Listen to pronunciation. (lih-POH-muh) A benign (not cancer) tumor made of fat cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cause of lipomas is largely unknown. There may be a genetic cause in people with multiple lipomas. Around 2 to 3 percent of people who develop a lipoma have a family history of the condition. Some research suggests that lipomas may develop in an area where an injury has caused a significant impact.

Detailed explanation-4: -What causes a lipoma? Healthcare providers aren’t sure what causes lipomas to grow. They are inherited (passed down through families). You’re more likely to develop a lipoma if someone in your family has one.