Abdominal Lipoma

An abdominal lipoma is caused by one of two reasons. The first cause is a genetic transformation and the second is a condition called lipomatosis. An abdominal lipoma can arise both in the subcutaneous layer just beneath the skin, as well as within the muscle wall, which can be particularly uncomfortable, possibly requiring surgery. The lipoma is benign, and usually reaches 1 to 2 centimetres across.

The genetic mutation that causes abdominal lipoma is peculiar to each individual sufferer. The mutation in a single cell causes it to continuously duplicate rather than die, and in the case of lipoma, these cells are invariably fat cells, which then amalgamate into a single tumour.

Lipomatosis, the second cause of abdominal lipoma, is a hereditary condition that leads to the development of multiple lipomas throughout the body. If these lipoma lumps arise in the subcutaneous layer, then the patient may very well have to deal with aesthetic issues, as they may be highly visible bumps.

A physical examination and x-rays will be needed to diagnose abdominal lipoma. An x-ray may in fact give visual identification of more than one lipoma, but if the patient does not notice any discomfort, then treatment may not be necessary, other than regular checks for further growth.

In some instances, the lipoma may be large or located between abdominal muscles, and may possibly mean  surgical lipoma removal to avoid any pain. Several surgical procedures can be employed. A straightforward incision and lipoma removal in one piece is one method. Another choice may be endoscopic removal if the lipoma is small enough, using a tiny camera and minor incisions to effect removal. Finally, liposuction may be used, which involves the break up of the lipoma before sucking the pieces from the body via a tube.

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Lipoma And Weight Loss

There is something illogical about lipomas. As you probably know, lipomas consist of fat but they do not disappear when reducing body fat levels, failing to respond to weight loss regimes.

However, it is possible that lipomas may increase in size if weight is gained, making many health professionals believe that the fat that is lost during dieting is controlled differently to the fat contained within lipomas. What is more, there is an aesthetic problem with many sufferers, in that they believe that the more weight that is lost, the higher the visibility of the lipoma lumps.

Being a mass of fat, one treatment option is liposuction. This involves breaking up the fat mass and then sucking it out of the body. The main advantages of liposuction are a speedier recovery period, smaller scars and the capability of removing multiple lipomas via one incision. Total removal using this method is not guaranteed, and there is a possibility of the lipoma lumps growing back.

Other treatments include steroid injections and surgical removal, but the preferred option is to leave the lipoma lumps alone, especially if no problems arise, or even better, to prevent growth in the first place.

 

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Multiple Lipomas

Multiple lipomas, as the name implies, is merely the term used to describe the existence of several to many lipoma lumps in a patient. In many instances, a hereditary link is discovered, and typically proves to be not a threat to life. They most frequently appear in middle aged men, but rarely, children and the elderly may be affected.

Each lump in a case of multiple lipomas is usually approximately 1 centimetre across, developing just below the surface of the skin, so they are easily diagnosed during an examination. Normally painless, they will either remain the same size or grow extremely slowly.

Treatment is not usually required, but surgical removal may be requested or recommended to check if the lumps are benign, for personal cosmetic reasons, and importantly, if other symptoms arise. These may include infection, pain, recurring inflammation, an increase in size or restricted movement.

Surgical removal of multiple lipomas may need several procedures, especially if there are many growths or they develop deeper than just beneath the skin surface. Some patients frequently find that once multiple lipomas have been removed, regrowth occurs in the same areas.

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