Lipoma: Tumor of fat cells usually just under the skin. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lipoma is available below.
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Prognosis for Lipoma: Usually benign and harmless
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A benign, encapsulated lipomatous tumor composed of mature adipose (fatty) tissue. -- 2003 - (Source - Diseases Database)
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