Etymed
lipoma
Definition
A benign tumor composed of fat tissue
Clinical context
A 45-year-old patient presents with a painless, soft, mobile mass beneath the skin on their back that has been slowly growing over the past year. On examination, the mass is well-circumscribed and feels rubbery to palpation. Histopathological examination reveals mature adipocytes without atypia.
Mnemonic
Lipomas are like fatty lumps that are soft, mobile, and benign