What is a Lipoma?
It is the most common soft tissue tumor in adults. They have a benign behavior and their prevalence increases with the patient’s age.
On examination they are perceived as soft and mobile subcutaneous nodules of a consistency similar to the fat of the subcutaneous tissue. They are usually slow growing. The skin above the lesion is usually normal.
Although they can appear in any part of the body. They are most frequently located in the subcutaneous tissue of the proximal region of the extremities and trunk.
They vary in size from 2-10 cm, with the deep and intramuscular ones being the largest. Some people have many simultaneous lipomas, known as lipomatosis.
They are usually treated when they cause discomfort, due to growth or for esthetic reasons. Warning signs of these lesions are rapid or infiltrative growth, as well as large lesions.
Its treatment, when indicated, is surgical removal, usually under local anesthesia or sedation, although this may vary depending on the size and location of the lesion.
Frequently Asked Questions
about Pilonidal Sinus
- Reddening of the skin
- Pain
- Presence of pus or blood in an opening of the skin.
- Unpleasant odor of oozing pus.
This pathology should be treated by a specialist in coloproctology, which is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.
As we know, the pilonidal cyst is located in the region above the intergluteal fold, an area of treatment for this specialist.
