There are several different lipoma types, affecting different genders and age, as well as different parts of the body. The following are some examples:
Superficial Subcutaneous Lipoma.
This is the most common type, affecting women more frequently than men. They appear most often on the trunk, nape of the neck and forearms.
Deep Intramuscular Lipoma
Typically affects the 30 to 60 age range, more men than women. Large limb muscles are the usual areas affected.
Spindle Cell Lipoma
Usually found in men between 45 and 64 years of age, appearing on the back of the neck and shoulders
Angiolipoma Lipoma
Typically found on the forearms of young adults
Lumbosacral Lipoma
These usually appear on the backs of infants, but can affect adults
Diffuse Lipomatosis
An extremely rare type, that involves multiple superficial and deep lipomas covering entire parts of the body, such as the trunk. This usually occurs during the first 2 years of life.
Benign and Diffuse Lipoblastoma
Usually affects the limbs of infants and may involve solitary or multiple, superficial or deep lesions.
As you can see, due to the frequency and diversity of lipoma types, it is highly likely that many people will encounter the condition at some point in their lives.
Although not particularly dangerous, prevention would seem to be the favourable option.
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