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A benign fatty yellowish nodule is called a tumor.
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What is the medical term meaning a benign fatty yellowish tumor in the subcutaneous layer of the skin?
a medicial term that refers to a genetic condition in which the body is unable to make melanin
What is lipedema?
Lymphedema is when a certain part of the body swells up because of an accumulation of fluid in the tissue in that area. The most common way it develops is when lymphatic vessels or their function are impaired or missing.
What is the medical term meaning fatty growth?
A lipoma is a benign fatty tumor.
How can a benign nodule on the thyroid be removed?
I only know my own experience. I had a longstanding nodule that tripled in size relatively quickly to 1.5 centimeter. I had to wait six weeks for a biopsy. I had an ultrasound performed in order to locate the nodule and it was gone. It's very, very weird (especially with what I was expecting). The doctor was very surprised but it obviously happens.
Benign fatty deposit under the skin causing bump?
lipoma
What is the fatty yellowish tissue found protects hollow bones?
yellow marrow
What is a gastric nodule?
The term ' nodule ' means a knot-like, small solid lump of tissue which may occur anywhere in the body, accordingly a gastric nodule is a nodule found inside the stomach. The term ' nodule ' itself does not reveal anything about the nature of the lump. The best way is to consult a general surgeon as soon as possible. Surgery may be necessary to get rid of it and further to find out whether it is malignant or benign by means of biopsy.
Is fibroadipose tissue in breast related to cancer?
It can be ...it is fatty tissue...benign or malignant.
What does a nodule in your lung look like?
A lung nodule is an abnormality on your lungs that is smaller than 3cm. Anything larger than 3cm is called a mass. Nodules can be caused by a vast variety of different things. Therefore, the shape of a nodule varies. They can occur inside or outside of the lungs. Most nodules are benign (60%).
What is anechoic nodule in the breast area?
A simple fluid filled sac that is dark on ultrasound. It does not have any debris inside, only filled with fluid, which makes it benign.
Can fatty tumors turn to cancer?
Tumors are often cancerous already. ==== Most fatty tumors are benign and they stay that way. I would speak to a physician if you have concerns about this.
What could a sizable and movable soft lump to the left of your spine be in between the bottom of the waist and top of your butt with a light ache at the site but generalized muscular and joint pain?
It could be something called a myofascial nodule... When you've hurt your back in the past, was the back pain located in this area and you discovered the nodule at that time? If so, it would be that... It's a small torn/irritated muscle & connective tissue area called "myofascial" nodule... It could also be a sebaceous cyst... Has it ever appeared to be infected and/or drained pus?? Highly unlikely it would be a fatty (benign) tumor in that area...
