Large right thigh lipoma

My daughter is 18 years old and recently had a MRI of her right thigh. The MRI showed that she has a large right thigh lipoma. When we spoke to the orthopedist he stated that nothing could be done because the lipoma is intertwined in muscle. We had mentioned to the orthopedist that she has numbnes in her toes. Not to mention it is very hard for her to put on jeans or pants on that leg, due to the size of the tigh the Jean leg on the right is much tighter then the left. We appreciate advise or information even a specialist that is knowledgable in lipomas.

Respectfully,

Very concern parents

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Since the lipoma is cosmetically unpleasant and even causing numbness, it has to be excised but the surgery has to be done very carefully and should be done by an experienced surgeon as it may cause irritation of the underlying nerves. Take a second opinion from another neurologist/ surgeon regarding the lipoma removal surgery.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[sil148]

Dear Dr. Bhupinder,

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to anwer our question regarding my daughters unusual lipoma to her right thigh/knee. We appreciate your advice, my daughter has been referred to Dr. Eckardt from UCLA a Oncology Orthopaedic. We will make sure we investigate all avenues and make the absolute best choice for her. If you should have any further advice or can recommend a physician that specializes in lipomas please let us know. Again thank you for your e-mail.

Silvia barragan

[maatson]

Absolutely interesting not only from the clinical standpoint but what could be offered in the treatment module. I will keep you updated.
Infiltrating lipoma: A cause of monomelic hypertrophy.

Michael R. Fetell MD1, Philip E. Duffy MD2, Dr. Lewis P. Rowland MD1,*Article first published online: 13 OCT 2004.DOI: 10.1002/mus.880010111
Issue
Muscle & Nerve
Volume 1, Issue 1, pages 75–80, January/February 1978

Copyright © 1978 Houghton Mifflin Professional Publishers

[maatson]

Sil, Apart from excision 'Liposuction' can be used to remove small or large lipomatous growths, particularly those in locations where large scars should be avoided. Complete elimination of the growth is difficult to achieve with liposuctionHowever then the pressure on the nerve can be relieved and could be repeated.
Do ask the board whether it it is feasible.Best wishes.