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lipoma: see neoplasm neoplasm or tumor, tissue composed of cells that grow in an abnormal way. Normal tissue is growth-limited, i.e., cell reproduction is equal to cell death. ..... Click the link for more information. . lipoma [lī′pō·mə] (medicine) A benign tumor composed of fat cells. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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2) Characteristic features include maxillary keratocysts, facial basal cell carcinomas, neurologic manifestations, and other skin manifestations, such as lipomas, fibromas, and cysts. Although interstitial deletions and translocations involving chromosome 7q have also been reported in other benign tumors, such as lipomas and endometrial polyps, the deletion is more commonly observed in fibroids than in any other solid tumor. Lipomas cause no health problems and can be removed by simple cosmetic surgery if desired. |
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