- male
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
I have a lipoma on the inner side of my thigh, around 4 by 5 cm in size. It doesn't hurt, and the FNAC test confirmed it's a lipoma. I've heard that thigh lipomas can sometimes turn into liposarcoma should I be worried about that? If I don't get it surgically removed, could it cause issues later? Are there any other ways to shrink it besides surgery?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Lipomas do not transform often;monitor size and consult a surgeon.If large,liposuction or excision under local anesthesia is typical.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a General Surgeon
Answered 14/08/2025
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