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==Differentiating Lipoma from other Diseases==
==Differentiating Lipoma from other Diseases==
*[[Liposarcoma]]
In general there is little differential for a classic lipoma. The main differential is:


*[[Neurofibroma]]
* [[Liposarcoma]]
* Normal adipose tissue


In certain locations then other fatty masses should be considered :
* Retroperitoneum
:* [[Adrenal myelolipoma]]
:* [[Angiomyolipoma]] (AML)
* Chest
:* [[Thymolipoma]]
==References==
==References==
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Overview

Lipoma must be differentiated from other diseases that cause a mass, such as liposarcoma and neurofibroma.

Differentiating Lipoma from other Diseases

In general there is little differential for a classic lipoma. The main differential is:

In certain locations then other fatty masses should be considered :

  • Retroperitoneum
  • Chest

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