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A large lipoma involving the foot
1Department of Podiatric Surgery, Kern Hospital, Warren, Michigan.
The Journal of Foot Surgery
|November 1, 1991
Summary
This study details a rare case of a large lipoma, a benign fatty tumor, found on the top of the foot. Surgical removal was successfully performed.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Dermatology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Lipomas are benign neoplasms of mature adipocytes.
- They typically occur in areas with abundant adipose tissue.
- Lipomas in the foot are uncommon due to limited fatty tissue in this region.