Lipoma on the back is a benign tumor that consists of adipose tissue and is under the skin. It is a soft and mobile formation of round or oval shape. It does not affect nearby internal organs, as it is separated from the surrounding tissue by a capsule.
The causes of the appearance of lipoma on the back
The exact cause of the appearance of the lipoma is unknown. Basically, this tumor arises from the disturbance of metabolic processes, as a result of which the sebaceous ducts are clogged. In addition, the causes of the appearance of lipoma on the back are:
- malnutrition;
- wrong way of life;
- poor ecology in the area where the patient lives;
- permanent mechanical irritation.
The size of the lipoma can be different. It can resemble a small pea, and can reach the size of a child's head. In some cases, the lipoma on the back hurts, but does not have other prominent symptoms. Therefore, it is often found quite accidentally during a massage or when you feel your back.
Treatment of lipoma on the back
If the lipoma on the back is never uncomfortable, treatment should not be done. But when this benign tumor grows rapidly, it is better to remove it. Medications against her are powerless. All kinds of ointments and compresses will only increase the lipoma. It can not be unraveled or opened independently, as it is fraught with the introduction of a dangerous infection.
Lipoma removal on the back is carried out in two ways: surgical intervention and laser therapy. The most acceptable option is the laser method. It is effective, gentle and after it the patient does not experience relapses. The wound after laser treatment heals fairly quickly, and scarring and scars do not remain. Lipoma removal is often performed surgically.
Removal of the lipoma on the back is carried out and with the help of resorptives: drugs are injected into the tumor, which destroy it from the inside. But this method can be used only if the size of education does not exceed three centimeters.
Before removing the lipoma on the back, a thorough examination is necessary. To do this, a histological or ultrasound examination is performed, as well as a CT scan.