A lipoma is a lump under the skin that occurs due to an overgrowth of fat cells. Lipomas are typically harmless but people may wish to remove one that causes pain, complications, or other symptoms ...

If you've ever had a lipoma, chances are it freaked you out at first—it's a lump! But experts agree not to worry too much, especially if you've gotten it examined by a doctor. No one knows what causes ...

Angiolipoma is a less common form of lipoma or a benign lump of fatty tissue. An angiolipoma is most commonly found on the forearm. Angiolipomas are relatively common, making up an estimated 5 to 17 ...

Medicare may cover lipoma removal if it is deemed medically necessary due to causing irritation, negatively affecting quality of life, or meeting specific criteria. If lipoma removal is medically ...

Proteus syndrome is a complex disorder associated with varied, disproportionate, asymmetric overgrowth of many body parts and unregulated adipose tissue. The overgrowth seen in Proteus syndrome is ...

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 29 for the third annual Culpeper “Bark for Life.” Registration for the one mile dog walk-a-thon will start at 8:30 a.m. at Mountain Run Lake Park. Following the ...