Lipomas can grow anywhere in the body where fat cells are present. Most commonly seen in neck, shoulders, armpits, and thigh. Exact cause is not known. Genetics may play a role. These are not ...

Luckily, almost all lipomas are benign, meaning are typically not cancerous and they don’t spread to other tissues ...

LOW-back pain has long been one of the common symptoms confronting practicing physicians. Its causes are numerous, extending into almost every specialized sphere of medical and surgical interest.

For most people, lipomas don't cause any pain, but for others, the growths can be painful if they're near any nerves or blood vessels. If that's the case, the lipomas can be drained. People are ...