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Medical Conditions - Fat Cyst

A fat cyst is referred to as lipoma. It is a lump of fatty tissue present under the skin which can occur anywhere in the body. Lipoma might move when it is touched and does not cause any pain. It does not require any treatment and but surgical removal is needed when it causes any discomfort.

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My brother has a tumor near the heart. Can we operate it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern regarding your brother’s fatty tumor located near the heart, especially with it measuring 6.7 mm deep to the deep fascia.

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