This document summarizes a presentation on lipomas. Lipomas are slow-growing fatty tumors located between the skin and muscle layer. They are common and usually benign, though rarely liposarcomas can be cancerous. Lipomas are often in the neck, back, abdomen or arms. While watchful waiting is usually sufficient, large or painful lipomas may require surgery, though recurrence is possible. The presentation aims to empower patients with knowledge about lipomas and their management.

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LIPOMA
November 4, 2023
1400H - 1500H
Via Zoom
Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
essential
understanding of
LIPOMAS in their
health management.

2. FAT TUMOR
LIPOMA
November 4, 2023
1400H - 1500H
Via Zoom
Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
essential
understanding of
LIPOMAS in their
health management.
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LIPOMA
Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
essential
understanding of
LIPOMAS in their
health management.
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FEEDBACK TO THIS
PEP TALK!
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feedback in the chat
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forum and before we
adjourn!
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LIPOMA
Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
essential
understanding of
LIPOMAS in their
health management.
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TAKING BEFORE WE
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LIPOMA
Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
essential
understanding of
LIPOMAS in their
health management.
ROJoson PEP Talk
I have a Patient
Empowerment
Program in which I
like to empower the
lay people or
patients to take
control in the
management of
their health.

8. I started the PEP Talk
on May 15, 2021.
There are 3 courses
in the PEP Talk.
I completed the Core
Course on October 9,
2021.

9. From October 23,
2021 onwards, I have
been tackling Health
Disorder and Health
Issue Courses. This
may take 3 years or
longer depending on
our enthusiasm,
discipline and
perseverance.

10. FAT TUMOR
LIPOMA
Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
essential
understanding of
LIPOMAS in their
health management.
My PEP TALK today is
entitled:
FAT TUMOR
LIPOMA

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LIPOMA
Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
essential
understanding of
LIPOMAS in their
health management.

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LIPOMA
Contents
• What is a lipoma?
• What is the hypothesized cause of lipomas?
• Is lipoma cancerous?
• Where are lipomas commonly located?
• What is the most common complication of
lipomas if not treated?
• How to recognize and diagnose lipomas?
• What is the treatment for lipomas?
• Do lipomas recur after an operation?
Disclaimer:
ROJoson PEP Talk
contains ROJoson’s
Thoughts,
Perceptions,
Opinions and
Recommendations
(TPORs) culled from
experiences of other
professionals and
ROJoson.

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What is a lipoma?
A lipoma is a slow-growing, fatty tumor that's
most often situated between your skin and the
underlying muscle layer. It may be situated in the
muscle layer.

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What is the hypothesized cause of lipomas?
The cause of lipomas isn't fully understood.
They tend to run in families, so genetic factors
likely play a role in their development.

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Is lipoma cancerous?
NO. Lipomas are not cancerous. They are benign.
However, there is such a thing as LIPOSARCOMA
which is a cancer arising from the fatty tissues.
LIPOSARCOMA is rare.
LIPOMAS are very common.

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Where are lipomas commonly located?
They commonly occur in the neck, shoulders,
back, abdomen, arms and thighs.
Anywhere where there is fatty tissue.

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What is the most common complication of
lipomas if not treated?
Increase in size but very slow.
Rarely, does it cause pain.

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How to recognize and diagnose lipomas?
By inspection and palpation.
• There is bulge or tumor underneath the skin.
• The tumor can be any size.
• The consistency of the tumor is soft.
• The tumor is solid and not cystic (containing
fluid).
• The tumor is not fixed to the overlying skin and
underlying tissue like the muscle and fascia.

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What is the treatment for lipomas?
WATCHFUL WAITING
One can usually leave a lipoma alone especially if
small (if it doesn't cause discomfort or cosmetic
problems).
SURGERY
If the lipoma is big and causing discomfort or
cosmetic problems.

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Do lipomas recur after an operation?
Lipomas may recur in the same spot where the
operation was done if they were not removed
entirely or new ones occurring in the adjacent
areas.
Lipomas may occur in other parts of the body
other than in the original area where a lipoma
was removed.

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Some Images on LIPOMAS

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Some Images on LIPOMAS

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Some Images on LIPOMAS

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Summary
Take Away
Contents
• What is a lipoma?
• What is the hypothesized cause of lipomas?
• Is lipoma cancerous?
• Where are lipomas commonly located?
• What is the most common complication of
lipomas if not treated?
• How to recognize and diagnose lipomas?
• What is the treatment for lipomas?
• Do lipomas recur after an operation?

25. Be always in touch with reliable medical
information on LIPOMAS.
Knowledge is power; it gives power.
Use the 4Ks of Patient Empowerment:
Kaalaman, Kakayanan, Karapatan and
Kapangyarihan
to gain greater control over decisions /
make better decisions on LIPOMAS in your
health management.
Take Away in
relation to
Patient
Empowerment
FAT TUMOR
LIPOMA

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LIPOMA
Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
essential
understanding of
LIPOMAS in their
health management.

27. Reminder after the PEP
Talk:
Take the Online Learning
cum Evaluation Test
Exercise (OLETE) for
mastery of learning and
have a perfect score to get
a Certificate.
Link is in Chat Box.

28. Reminder:
50 OLETE Certificates = 1
Voucher for ROJoson
Telemedical Consultation

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LIPOMA
Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
essential
understanding of
LIPOMAS in their
health management.
ROJOSON’S REQUEST:
FEEDBACK TO THIS
PEP TALK!
Pls. type in your
feedback in the chat
box during the open
forum and before we
adjourn!
Thank you!

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LIPOMA
Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
essential
understanding of
LIPOMAS in their
health management.
LET’S NOW HAVE A
GROUP PICTURE
TAKING BEFORE WE
START Q&A AND
INTERACTIONS!
Pls. turn on your
video!
Show your face!