Lipomas in Children What is That?

Lipomas are slow-growing soft tissue tumors beneath the skin, derived from adipose cells. Fortunately, it is rare in children.

And they are benign in most cases, that is, they are not malignant.

Of all soft tissue tumors, less than 10% occur in pediatric age; however, the fact that they occur rarely does not rule out the need to study them in depth.

Most cases occur between 7 and 8 years of age.

Almost three-quarters are on the trunk, back and extremities and the vast majority are unique.

They can be differentiated between superficial and deep, but most are located between the skin and the muscle layer.

On some occasions, they can be associated with complex syndromes.

Symptoms of Lipomas.

A lipoma can be found anywhere on the body. In general, they are located under the skin, they are mobile, soft, almost always small, and rarely painful.

How is a Lipoma Diagnosed?

As we have commented in previous blogs, the best diagnostic tool is physical examination, however, sometimes office studies such as ultrasound in the case of superficial ones or computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging in the case of deep ones are useful.

When Should I Go to My Pediatrician?

Whenever we notice a lump or lump in one of our children, an evaluation by our trusted doctor is important. If necessary, he or she will send us for an appropriate evaluation with a pediatric surgeon. Remember that they can have many origins, this is just one. of them.

What is the Treatment of Lipoma?

Lipoma rarely warrants emergency treatment; once the diagnosis is made, the management will be surgical extraction.

The decision for surgery is made when: it is uncomfortable, it is painful or there is rapid growth that will sometimes be used to rule out some other diseases.

Once it is removed it is rare for them to come out again. However, subsequent monitoring is important.

Remember that periodic check-ups are a fundamental part of detecting diseases in our children. We will continue to insist that the best medicine is prevention, do not forget to consult with a certified pediatric surgeon, remember that children are not small adults. for more information visit our website for online doctor consultation.