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Published: 03/02/2020

1 Alarm symptoms 1.1 Retroperitoneal

2 Seal under the skin in the form of balls

3 Why the appearance of such formations is dangerous

4 Lump on arm or leg

5 On the face

6 Diagnostics

7 Causes of lumps in the abdominal area

8 How to treat a wen (lipoma)

9 Seal on the joint

10 How to get rid of lipoma?

Review

Various formations under the skin: bumps, balls, compactions, tumors - this is a common problem that almost every person faces.
In most cases, these formations are harmless, but some of them require emergency treatment. Lumps and lumps under the skin can develop on any part of the body: face, arms and legs, back, abdomen, etc. Sometimes these formations are hidden in the folds of the skin, on the scalp, or grow so slowly that they remain unnoticed for a long time and are discovered reaching large sizes. Benign neoplasms of the skin and soft tissues usually proceed asymptomatically.

Lumps or lumps that cause pain or discomfort are often the result of infection. They may be accompanied by an increase in general or local temperature. The skin over them usually turns red. Associated disorders occur: general malaise, headache, weakness, etc. With timely treatment, such formations usually go away quickly.

Much less common are malignant neoplasms of the skin and underlying tissues, which can be palpated or noticed on your own. You need to be able to recognize these diseases in time and consult a doctor as soon as possible. Below we outline the most common skin lesions that may cause concern.

Diagnostics

When a lump is detected on the abdomen, the patient is offered a number of studies to determine an accurate diagnosis:

Ultrasound of the pelvic and abdominal organs;
general analysis of urine and blood;
endoscopic examination of the digestive organs and others.

In severe cases, a woman may be prescribed a CT or MRI, this allows a more accurate determination of the causes of the development of the pathology. If tumors are present, a puncture is prescribed, followed by a cytological examination of the resulting biomaterial.

If a tumor has appeared under the skin, with signs resembling a fatty tumor, you need to consult a doctor for clarification of the diagnosis and treatment. You should not immediately go to an oncologist; it is better to come for a consultation with a dermatologist who deals with diseases of the skin and fiber.

If the growth is located in the breast area, you should definitely visit a mammologist; if there is a tumor on the internal organs, you should visit specialists involved in their treatment (nephrologist, hepatologist, gastroenterologist, pulmonologist).

If the patient is concerned about the rapid growth of the node, irregular shape, strange color, lumpiness or ulceration of the surface, different density in certain places of the tumor, then an immediate examination by an oncologist is required.

Typically, diagnosing subcutaneous lipoma does not cause difficulties for a specialist. But cholesterol blood test results increase confidence in the diagnosis. If an increased content of low-density lipoproteins, cholesterol and neutral fats (triacylglycerols) is detected, this is considered as an indirect sign of a tendency to form lipomas.

But similar benign structures are also found in patients with normal cholesterol levels. Therefore, if necessary, hardware diagnostic methods are prescribed:

Ultrasound is necessary to determine the size and structure of the lipoma, its exact location of growth, and connections with other tissues.
Tomography (computer, magnetic resonance) is required when identifying a node on the organs. The study provides detailed information about the exact structure of the formation, the presence of vessels, connective tissue fibers and fragments of other tissues.
In order not to miss the onset of the malignant process and to identify modified cells or dead areas of the tumor during necrosis, a microfragment is taken from the compaction tissue for biopsy - examination of cells under a microscope.

Based on the data obtained, the attending physician will prescribe individual treatment. Lipoma on the body under the skin and in internal organs is a serious disease that cannot be ignored.

Lipoma (wen)

Lumps under the skin most often turn out to be lipomas. These are benign, completely safe tumors from fat cells. Lipoma can be felt under the skin as a soft formation with clear boundaries, sometimes with a bumpy surface. The skin over the lipoma is of normal color and density, easily folded.

Most often, lipomas appear on the scalp, neck, armpits, chest, back and thighs. When they reach large sizes, they can cause pain by squeezing neighboring organs or muscles. Find out more about how to get rid of lipoma.

What to do if a soft tissue lipoma has formed

Few people can instantly decide what to do with a wen discovered in themselves. People don’t know which specialist to turn to or where to start treatment. First of all, you should clearly understand what not to do if you have identified or suspect the presence of a neoplasm:

Never try to squeeze out a lipoma. Firstly, you will not be able to get rid of it completely on your own, which will lead to its reappearance. Secondly, you risk getting an infection, which can lead to suppuration and the formation of an abscess.
Treatment using folk remedies increases the risk of malignancy of a benign tumor - its degeneration into liposarcoma. This is due to the fact that all traditional medicine methods are based on an attempt to cauterize or dissolve the wen, which under no circumstances should be done.

Do not put off going to a specialist for too long, because under the guise of a lipoma any neoplasm of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, purulent-inflammatory diseases can be hidden, without timely treatment of which you can have disastrous consequences.

If you have identified a mass on your anterior abdominal wall and it hurts, consult a dermatologist or surgeon. Doctors will help you quickly diagnose what kind of tumor has appeared and advise you on further actions. In some cases, removing growths of small sizes simply does not make sense, since, having reached a certain size, the lipoma may stop growing.

Atheroma

Atheroma is often confused with lipoma, also called a wen. In fact, it is a cyst, that is, a stretched sebaceous gland in which the excretory duct is blocked. The contents of the atheroma, sebum, gradually accumulates, stretching the capsule of the gland.

To the touch it is a dense, round formation with clear boundaries. The skin over the atheroma cannot be folded; sometimes the surface of the skin takes on a bluish color and you can see a point on it - a blocked duct. Atheroma can become inflamed and fester. If necessary, it can be removed by a surgeon.

Treatment methods

Modern methods of treating a wen on the abdomen involve immediate removal of the tumor using a laser or surgical excision. The laser is used when the wen is located close to the surface of the skin, is small or medium in size, and there are no complications such as infection or compression of surrounding tissues. If the tumor is large or inflamed, removal is performed surgically.

A more serious problem is represented by fatty deposits on the white line of the abdomen, which have reached a certain size and contributed to the formation of a visceral hernia. In such a case, it is necessary to carry out treatment by removing the tumor itself and plastic surgery of the hernial orifice, followed by specific rehabilitation.

If you treat a lipoma yourself, no one can guarantee that you will not experience complications such as infection or malignancy.

Nodules on the joints

Various joint diseases: arthritis and arthrosis are often accompanied by the appearance of small, hard, immobile nodules under the skin. Such formations in the elbow joint are called rheumatoid nodules and are characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis. Nodules on the extensor surface of the joints of the fingers - Heberden's and Bouchard's nodes accompany deforming osteoarthritis.

Gouty nodes - tophi, which are accumulations of uric acid salts and grow on the joints of people who have suffered from gout for many years, can reach a significant size.

A subcutaneous lump on the foot deserves special attention - a hard growth of the joint of the big toe, which is accompanied by valgus deformity - curvature of the toe. The bunion on the foot gradually grows, interferes with walking and creates difficulties in choosing shoes. Learn about the treatment of hallux valgus.

The mechanism of tumor formation and its types

The tumor occurs anywhere on the body where there is adipose tissue. This tumor is most often diagnosed in women aged 35-60 years. Lipomas throughout the body are rarely seen. Typically, one area is affected. This could be the mammary glands, lungs, subcutaneous tissue. Less commonly, wen are located in the myocardium, meninges, joints, spine, intestinal tract, etc. Intermuscular lipoma is the most common type of benign tumor. It develops on the stomach, neck, back or head.

There are several types of soft tissue adipose tissue:

Lipofibroma. The tumor is soft and painless. Consists primarily of fat cells.
Angiolipoma. The neoplasm contains a huge number of blood vessels. Damage to angiolipoma threatens large blood loss.
Myelolipoma. This is the rarest type of wen. The neoplasm consists of adipose and hematopoietic tissue in equal proportions.
Fibrolipoma. The formation is hard to the touch. It consists of 70% connective tissue, and only 30% fatty tissue.
Myolipoma. This is a harmless tumor that contains smooth muscle fibers.

Hernia

It feels like a soft protrusion under the skin, which can appear during exercise and disappear completely when lying down or at rest. A hernia forms in the navel, postoperative scar on the abdomen, in the groin, on the inner surface of the thigh. The hernia may be painful when palpated. Sometimes you can push it back in with your fingers.

A hernia is formed by the internal organs of the abdomen, which are squeezed out through weak spots in the abdominal wall during an increase in intra-abdominal pressure: when coughing, lifting heavy objects, etc. Find out whether a hernia can be cured using traditional methods, and why it is dangerous.

Gynecological problems

Lumps in the navel area in women can occur as a result of the following pathologies:

Torsion of the uterine appendages. Most often it occurs in women with a large number of adhesions. It appears as a lump near the navel on the left or right. Accompanied by severe abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. It is treated surgically.
Ovarian cyst. If the tumor reaches a large size, it can be felt in the form of a compaction. Accompanied by abdominal pain and menstrual irregularities. Depending on the type of tumor, treatment can be carried out either conservatively or surgically.

If you find a lump in the navel area, even if it does not cause pain, you should consult a doctor.

Hello! I would very much like to hear your opinion on this question: I have a lump on my stomach on the left side, just above my navel, at a distance of 7 cm. Initially, this lump resembled a blackhead with a black head; it did not protrude outward; when pressed, you felt that there was something inside; there was no painful sensation. Recently my husband decided to try squeezing it out; when pressed, a rod with an unpleasant sweetish smell began to come out. It was not possible to squeeze it out completely, after which painful sensations appeared when bending over and a dark pink spot appeared around the seal. Please tell me what this could be and how to deal with it? With uv. Natalia

Natalia, Ukraine, Simferopol

ANSWERED: 09/06/2013

Most likely it is atheroma. Contact your clinic surgeon.

Clarification question

ANSWERED: 09/07/2013 Maksimov Alexey Vasilievich Moscow 0.0 surgeon, doctor-maximov.ru

You have all the signs of atheroma, but as a result of mechanical impact on it, it has become inflamed and can fester. It is necessary to urgently contact a surgeon for an examination and ultrasound. After receiving the results, the required volume of treatment measures will be selected.

Clarification question

Enlarged lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy)

Most often accompanied by colds. Lymph nodes are small round formations that can be felt under the skin in the form of soft elastic balls the size of a pea to a plum, not fused to the surface of the skin.

Lymph nodes are located in groups in the neck, under the lower jaw, above and below the collarbones, in the armpits, in the elbows and knees, in the groin and other parts of the body. These are components of the immune system that, like a filter, pass interstitial fluid through themselves, clearing it of infection, foreign inclusions and damaged cells, including tumor cells.

An increase in the size of the lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), which become painful when palpated, usually accompanies infectious diseases: sore throat, otitis media, flux, panaritium, as well as wounds and burns. Treatment of the underlying disease leads to a reduction in the node.

Why can a tumor hurt and break out?

There are three main causes of pain in the lipoma area:

Infection due to thoughtless manipulations. In addition to pain, the area of the benign tumor will be inflamed, there will be redness, swelling, and a local increase in temperature. If you do not get rid of the source of infection in a timely manner, there is a risk of developing phlegmon or its breakthrough into the abdominal cavity.
When the tumor reaches a significant size, it begins to compress nearby tissues and neurovascular bundles, which is felt by the patient as uncomfortable and sometimes even painful sensations. They intensify with movement and weaken when taking a certain pose that maximally relieves the wen from the pressure of surrounding tissues.
If the neoplasm is located on the linea alba of the abdomen, then there is a significant risk of forming a hernia of the linea alba, through which internal organs (intestinal loops, stomach) will emerge under the skin. If organs are partially or completely pinched, blood flow in their walls is disrupted.

Warts, papillomas, condylomas, soft fibromas

All these terms refer to small growths on the skin of various shapes: in the form of a polyp, a mole on a thin stalk, growths in the shape of a cockscomb or cauliflower, a hard nodule or papilla protruding above the surface. These lesions may be yellowish, pale, brown, or flesh-colored and have a smooth or flaky surface. Read more and look at photos of warts and papillomas.

Their causes are different: most often it is a viral infection, mechanical injury, hormonal disorders. Sometimes warts and papillomas grow “out of the blue,” for no apparent reason, and can be located on any part of the body, including the mucous membranes of the genital organs. For the most part, these are harmless growths that cause only cosmetic discomfort or interfere with wearing clothes or underwear. However, the variety of their shapes, colors and sizes does not allow one to independently distinguish a benign wart, condyloma or soft fibroma from malignant skin diseases. Therefore, if a suspicious growth appears on the skin, it is advisable to show it to a dermatologist or oncologist.

Lumps and lumps under the skin

Lumps and lumps under the skin can develop on any part of the body: face, arms and legs, back, abdomen, etc.

Sometimes these formations are hidden in the folds of the skin, on the scalp, or grow so slowly that they remain unnoticed for a long time and are discovered when they reach large sizes.

Benign neoplasms of the skin and soft tissues usually proceed asymptomatically.

Atheroma is often confused with lipoma, also called a wen. In fact, it is a cyst, that is, a stretched sebaceous gland in which the excretory duct is blocked. The contents of the atheroma, sebum, gradually accumulates, stretching the capsule of the gland.

This is a dense, inactive ball under the skin, which most often appears on the wrist in the form of a lump.

Hygroma does not hurt or cause harm, it causes only cosmetic discomfort, and when located in rarer places, for example, on the palm, it can interfere with daily work.

With an accidental blow, the hygroma can disappear, since it is an accumulation of fluid between the fibers of the tendon and bursts under mechanical stress. Read more about hygroma and its treatment.

Gouty nodes - tophi, which are accumulations of uric acid salts and grow on the joints of people who have suffered from gout for many years, can reach a significant size.

It feels like a soft protrusion under the skin, which can appear during exercise and disappear completely when lying down or at rest. A hernia forms in the navel, postoperative scar on the abdomen, in the groin, on the inner surface of the thigh. The hernia may be painful when palpated. Sometimes you can push it back in with your fingers.

If the skin over the lymph node turns red, and palpation becomes sharply painful, the development of lymphadenitis is likely - a purulent lesion of the node itself. In this case, you need to contact a surgeon. Minor surgery may be required, and early treatment can sometimes clear up the infection with antibiotics.

If a dense, tuberous formation is felt under the skin, and the skin above it cannot be folded, the node is likely damaged by a malignant tumor. In this case, consult an oncologist as soon as possible. Read more about other causes of swollen lymph nodes.

All these terms refer to small growths on the skin of various shapes: in the form of a polyp, a mole on a thin stalk, growths in the shape of a cockscomb or cauliflower, a hard nodule or papilla protruding above the surface. These lesions may be yellowish, pale, brown, or flesh-colored and have a smooth or flaky surface. Read more and look at photos of warts and papillomas.

For the most part, these are harmless growths that cause only cosmetic discomfort or interfere with wearing clothes or underwear. However, the variety of their shapes, colors and sizes does not allow one to independently distinguish a benign wart, condyloma or soft fibroma from malignant skin diseases.

Therefore, if a suspicious growth appears on the skin, it is advisable to show it to a dermatologist or oncologist.

Almost every woman experiences breast lumps at various times in her life. In the second phase of the cycle, especially on the eve of menstruation, small lumps may be felt in the breasts. Usually, with the onset of menstruation, these formations disappear and they are associated with normal changes in the mammary glands under the influence of hormones.

If hardening or peas in the breast are palpable and after menstruation, it is advisable to contact a gynecologist who will examine the mammary glands and, if necessary, prescribe additional examination. In most cases, breast formations turn out to be benign; some of them are recommended to be removed, while others can be treated conservatively.

Reasons to urgently consult a doctor are:

rapid increase in the size of the node;
pain in the mammary glands, regardless of the phase of the cycle;
the formation does not have clear boundaries or the contours are uneven;
over the node there is retracted or deformed skin, an ulcer;
there is discharge from the nipple;
Enlarged lymph nodes can be felt in the armpits.

If these symptoms are detected, it is advisable to immediately contact a mammologist or, if such a specialist could not be found, an oncologist. Read more about the types of breast lumps and their treatment.

A whole group of skin lesions may be associated with infection. The most common cause of inflammation and suppuration is the bacterium staphylococcus. The skin in the affected area turns red, swelling and induration of varying sizes appear. The surface of the skin becomes hot and painful to the touch, and overall body temperature may also increase.

Sometimes inflammation quickly spreads across the skin, covering large areas. Such a diffuse lesion is characteristic of erysipelas (erysipelas). A more serious condition - phlegmon - is a purulent inflammation of the subcutaneous fatty tissue. Focal inflammatory diseases are common: carbuncle and furuncle, which are formed when hair follicles and sebaceous glands are damaged.

Surgeons treat purulent-inflammatory diseases of the skin and soft tissues. If redness, pain and swelling appear on the skin, accompanied by an increase in temperature, you should seek help as soon as possible. In the initial stages, the problem can be solved with the help of antibiotics; in more advanced cases, surgery must be resorted to.

Compared to other skin lesions, malignant tumors are very rare. As a rule, at first a focus of compaction or a nodule appears in the thickness of the skin, which gradually grows. Usually the tumor does not hurt or itch. The surface of the skin may be normal, flaky, crusty, or dark in color.

Signs of malignancy are:

uneven and unclear boundaries of the tumor;
enlargement of nearby lymph nodes;
rapid growth in education;
adhesion to the surface of the skin, inactivity when palpating;
bleeding and ulceration on the surface of the lesion.

A tumor can develop at the site of a mole, like melanoma. It can be located under the skin, like a sarcoma, or at the site of a lymph node - lymphoma. If you suspect a malignant skin tumor, you should contact an oncologist as soon as possible.

If you are concerned about formations on your body, find a good doctor using the NaPravku service:

a dermatologist - if the lump looks like a wart or papilloma;
surgeon - if surgical treatment of an abscess or benign tumor is required;
oncologist to rule out a tumor.

If you think that another specialist is needed, use our help section “Who Treats It”. There, based on your symptoms, you can more accurately decide on the choice of a doctor. You can also start with an initial diagnosis from a therapist.

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All site materials have been checked by doctors. However, even the most reliable article does not allow us to take into account all the features of the disease in a particular person. Therefore, the information posted on our website cannot replace a visit to the doctor, but only complements it. The articles have been prepared for informational purposes and are advisory in nature.

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Lump in the breast (in the mammary gland)

Almost every woman experiences breast lumps at various times in her life. In the second phase of the cycle, especially on the eve of menstruation, small lumps may be felt in the breasts. Usually, with the onset of menstruation, these formations disappear and they are associated with normal changes in the mammary glands under the influence of hormones.

Reasons to urgently consult a doctor are:

rapid increase in the size of the node;
pain in the mammary glands, regardless of the phase of the cycle;
the formation does not have clear boundaries or the contours are uneven;
over the node there is retracted or deformed skin, an ulcer;
there is discharge from the nipple;
Enlarged lymph nodes can be felt in the armpits.

Can a lump appear under the skin on your stomach?

Types of bumps on the stomach
Causes
Treatment

Any lump, including a lump under the skin on the abdomen, should not be ignored, as this formation may be a symptom of the development of pathology. These are mainly dermatological diseases that can be treated, but there is some possibility that disorders of a different nature may develop.

Types of bumps on the stomach

Formations under the skin may differ in origin, possible consequences for the body, as well as methods of treatment. Seals are also divided into benign and malignant, which rarely, but still, can form on the abdomen. If we consider the main types of cones, the following groups are distinguished:

Atheroma. It is a benign type, formed from fat cells due to blockage of the glands. It feels dense, with clear boundaries and painless. Only in case of inflammation and suppuration does it cause discomfort and can open on its own. It is removed by surgical methods; conservative treatment for atheroma does not give positive dynamics.
Cysts. At the initial stage, the formation does not have any special symptoms, but over time, compaction is noted, and this lump under the skin on the abdomen hurts. The sensation can be pulling, and as the size of the cyst increases, the pain increases. The formation rarely degenerates into a malignant tumor, consists of connective, adipose tissue, and has a cavity in which biological fluid accumulates. Treat exclusively promptly.
Pimples. One of the harmless types of bumps that can form on the stomach. If you do not make efforts to squeeze out, but carry out the correct treatment, you will get rid of the problem area relatively quickly and without scars. Usually pus accumulates in pimples and if opened independently, there is a possibility of infection spreading to other tissues.
Lipoma. Often called a wen, it forms in the subcutaneous layers, can have different sizes, and grow into other tissues. The compaction at the initial stages is soft, as it develops it can become denser, and practically does not degenerate into cancer mutation cells. The lump does not lead to pain; discomfort begins to appear when neighboring tissues are pressed, especially when nerve endings are pinched. If there is a need for this, it is recommended to remove the fatty tissue in a medical institution; opening it yourself can aggravate the situation, for example, the tissue becomes infected.

Remember!

In addition to benign neoplasms, some of which are listed above, there is a possibility of the formation of a lump, indicating the appearance of mutating cancer cells.

There are relatively many types of cancer and they can manifest themselves in the abdomen in different ways.

Despite the possibility of developing cancer, in most cases, tumors on the abdomen under the skin are benign.

They are treatable, but it is first important to find out the reasons why the lump formed.

Causes

Various factors, even at first glance not related to dermatology, can provoke the formation of a seal. The most common reasons include:

Changes in metabolic processes, including those associated with the development of chronic diseases.
Hormonal imbalance. Deviations can be caused by thyroid dysfunction, medications, and other circumstances affecting the endocrine system.
Infectious, viral pathologies. Infection can occur directly through the skin, where the problem area has formed. Another option is that a small lump under the skin on the abdomen is the result of the spread of pathogenic cells throughout the body.
Lifestyle, bad habits, poor nutrition.
Genetic predisposition.
Injuries.
Insufficient hygiene.

There are other possible reasons that can trigger the formation of subcutaneous lumps, and a doctor will help you figure them out, as well as choose the appropriate treatment.

Treatment

The treatment method directly depends on the type of tumor and the reasons for its appearance. If it is possible to eliminate the lump using a conservative method, for example, for acne, allergies, uncomplicated infectious or viral pathologies, then medications are taken or external agents are used.

Important!

If a hard lump is found under the skin on the abdomen, consisting of fatty, connective or other pathogenic tissue, then surgery will most likely be required.

Removal of the tumor may be required for other indications determined by the attending physician.

The sooner a lump is detected and its origin is identified, the greater the chances of performing a gentle operation and choosing an effective therapeutic regimen.

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Skin inflammation and ulcers

Owner's actions to treat the wound

If there is a cat with mammary cancer in the house, then the owner should know how to treat the cat's tumor. Veterinary experts recommend treating an unopened tumor without signs of infection with a chlorhexidine solution or a 0.5 - 1% furatsilin solution. Migstim spray is easy to use.

The drugs used will not have a therapeutic effect on the cancerous tumor, but will slow down the development of purulent-necrotic processes in the affected organ and alleviate the general condition of the pet.

Ointments are used only after thorough drainage of the pathological focus. To treat the surface of oncological ulcers, the following agents are used:

"Levomikol"

"Sulfargin"

"Solcoseryl"

"Actovegin"

“Oflocaine.”

The choice of one or another product must be agreed with a veterinary specialist.

If a tumor has been opened in a sick animal, the owner should immediately contact a veterinary institution to provide qualified assistance. If for some reason a visit to a veterinarian is not possible in the near future, the owner should know how to treat neoplasms on the chest of cats. The following antiseptic solutions are suitable for these purposes:

ready-made chlorhexidine solution,

1% solution of furatsilin,

2 - 5% solution of potassium permanganate, etc.

You can wash the ulcers and the exposed tumor with sterile saline solution.

The 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide, iodine tincture, alcohol solution of brilliant green, and Miramistin, which are widely used in everyday life, should not be used for the treatment of ulcers of oncological origin because of their high concentration. These antiseptics damage granulation tissue and have a toxic effect on healthy cells.

Cat blanket

If a cat has a tumor, how to remove the smell is a question often addressed to the veterinarian by owners caring for sick animals in the final stages of the disease.

Opening a tumor is almost always accompanied by an unpleasant putrefactive odor. This phenomenon is due to the fact that cancer ulcers are poorly aerated, as a result of which anaerobic microflora develops, giving the cancer tumor a specific odor. The decomposition of protein and sulfur-containing amino acids that make up the protein structure of tissues causes a sharp putrid stench from a sick animal.

To reduce this phenomenon, the owner should regularly monitor the cleanliness of the exposed tumor, remove necrotic tissue, drain open wounds, and treat ulcerative surfaces with antiseptic solutions. To remove putrefactive odor, apply sterile dressings and replace them as they become dirty.

After antiseptic treatment and application of ointments, the animal should wear a blanket to avoid contamination of the open wound and licking of the pathological focus.

Malignant tumors

Signs of malignancy are:

uneven and unclear boundaries of the tumor;
enlargement of nearby lymph nodes;
rapid growth in education;
adhesion to the surface of the skin, inactivity when palpating;
bleeding and ulceration on the surface of the lesion.

How to get rid of lipoma?

Surgeons never use the term “therapy” or “treatment” for lipoma. The only way to get rid of the tumor is considered to be surgical intervention based on the removal of the wen.

But to reduce the discomfort caused by the tumor and significantly reduce its size, you can use traditional medicine methods, courses of physiotherapy - treatment methods depend on the stage of development of the pathology , its complexity and the individual characteristics of the patient.

Methods for removing lipoma also depend on the degree of development of the tumor and its size.

The most common is a surgical operation during which the wen is carefully cut out with a scalpel along with the capsule.

The procedure is performed at any location where the pathology develops; after the operation, only a small scar remains on the patient’s body.

In some cases, the cryodestruction method can be used - removing a wen on the abdomen using freezing with liquid nitrogen. This method is considered more gentle and leaves no traces.

The removal method using radio waves is also practically the safest and is characterized by the absence of postoperative complications and significantly reduces the risk of recurrence of the pathological process.

Important! Since the process of lipoma development at the initial stage is asymptomatic, the tumor remains undetected for a long time. Treatment begins, in most cases, when the lump is already quite noticeable. In such cases, the risk of lipoma degeneration into liposarcoma, a malignant neoplasm, increases significantly.

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A lipoma on the abdomen is a benign neoplasm, which is popularly called a wen. The tumor develops due to various unfavorable factors. There may be one or more neoplasms on the body; they do not threaten the health and normal functioning of a person. The only inconvenience is the external defect - a tubercle at the site of lipoma formation. Wen consists of subcutaneous fat cells. Sometimes such tumors occur on internal organs, but more often on the skin.

Which doctor should I contact with a lump or lump on the skin?

If you are concerned about formations on your body, find a good doctor using the NaPravku service:

a dermatologist - if the lump looks like a wart or papilloma;
surgeon - if surgical treatment of an abscess or benign tumor is required;
oncologist to rule out a tumor.

Care and prevention

The soft tissue tissue of the abdomen does not require any specific care. The main task of its owner is to prevent the development of complications and find ways to get rid of the tumor. First of all, do not try to manipulate the lipoma yourself. This may cause undesirable results. Avoid clothing that can rub the area where the benign tumor is located or injure it. If the work involves physical labor, avoid situations where the lipoma can get injured, because every bruise, cut, or bruise in the area of the tumor greatly complicates the doctor’s work during lipoma removal.

Unfortunately, there is no specific prevention of the occurrence of pathology. The only thing you can do is to promptly seek help if you discover a wen, carry out its full treatment and avoid the factors that provoke their appearance: being overweight, injuries that damage the subcutaneous fat.

Wen (
the medical name is lipoma ), especially on the stomach, is a rather unpleasant, ugly phenomenon and brings a lot of nervous anxiety to its “owner”.
And the medical name for this neoplasm is not very pleasant - abdominal lipoma.

Usually it is common to feel embarrassed about both bumps and rashes - it is no longer possible to wear revealing clothes, go to the beach, and it becomes uncomfortable to undress in front of someone.

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Why does fatty tissue actively grow?

Lipomas on the outside of the abdominal cavity can appear in both sexes. It is important to know why a soft or hard lump has formed on the surface of the abdomen. The nature of treatment depends on the causes of the pathology. Eliminating unfavorable factors will help avoid relapse of the disease.

Reasons why wen may appear in the abdominal area:

genetic predisposition to the formation of a special form of fatty tissue;
metabolic disorders within adipose tissue;
brain injuries, namely damage to the hypothalamus;
hormonal imbalances;
menopause;
improper functioning of the pancreas;
age-related disruptions in the body;
damage to the thyroid gland;
presence of diabetes mellitus;
oncological pathologies of the upper respiratory tract.

The cause of the appearance of wen on the body is often alcoholism. Alcohol, which is found in almost all alcoholic drinks, destroys the liver. This leads to disruption of the gastrointestinal tract and a decrease in overall immunity. Against this background, problems with metabolism arise and lipomas of various types develop on the body. Alcohol dependent people often come to the surgeon with a question about why tumors appear under the skin. The doctor explains that the reason lies in improper metabolism due to alcohol abuse.

There is a misconception among people that wen occurs only in overweight people. However, this opinion is fundamentally wrong. Slim people are just as likely to develop lipoma as those who are overweight.

Reasons for appearance

The reasons for its appearance have not yet been established by doctors. But often the continuous and intense division of fat cells, leading to the formation of lipoma, is caused by a genetic predisposition. Therefore, those people whose relatives have already had something similar are always at risk .

Important! A child inherits from his parents only the possibility of the appearance of neoplasms, but whether it is realized or not depends on the person himself.

In fact, external factors often influence such as:

alcoholism;
stressful conditions;
bad ecology;
eating disorders;
"harmful" work.

All this can disrupt the natural process of lipid absorption in the human body and lead to the formation of subcutaneous lipomas.

Another reason for the appearance of a tumor - a wen - can be a hormonal imbalance in the human body.

As well as some systemic diseases that lead to metabolic disorders, especially lipids - pathologies of the thyroid or pancreas and problems in the endocrine system .

Infectious processes occurring in the human body can, as a complication, lead to the formation of wen - but such a neoplasm is quite rare.

In some cases, the cause of lipoma is poor personal hygiene - the sebaceous ducts of the skin on the abdomen become clogged and disrupt the natural outflow of fat through them, which leads to a greater density of fat, the density of which forms into subcutaneous tubercles.

A sedentary lifestyle and poor diet with large amounts of fatty foods also lead to the appearance of wen. And stress, bad mood and dissatisfaction with life occur differently for each person, in some cases becoming the cause of the appearance of many lipomas.

Another reason for the appearance of a wen inside the abdomen is mechanical damage or trauma to the abdominal cavity , leading to metabolic disorders in a specific area of the skin. Even burns, frostbite or exposure to certain chemical elements can cause the formation of lumps on the abdomen.

Why is the appearance of such formations dangerous?

If a preperitoneal wen is found on the wall or a lipoma of the retroperitoneal space, the treatment prognosis is positive. Only a small proportion of tumors develop into malignant tumors.

Complications are usually caused by large preperitoneal lumps:

An injured tumor can become infected. Spread the disease to adjacent abdominal tissues and internal organs.
The formation compresses the blood passages, causing them to die.
The lump pinches the nerve fibers of the skin.
An injured growth can degenerate into malignant liposarcoma.

The formation is delimited from adjacent tissues by a membrane, and therefore lipomas are usually not aggressive and malignantly degenerate in rare cases. But there are several types of such benign structures that can develop into a malignant tumor, as well as provoke the development of cancer processes in neighboring organs:

polymorphic (formations without a formed shell);
subcutaneous fibrolipoma, which degenerates into liposarcoma;
deep nodes growing in internal organs, especially lipomas of the mediastinum and retroperitoneum, which more often degenerate into carcinomas;
brown lipoma (hibernoma).

Damaged nodes can cause serious complications, including:

Rupture of the capsule and leakage of contents into the tissue and further inflammation.
Fat embolism is a blockage of large vessels by lumps of fat that enter the bloodstream when a lipoma ruptures, which threatens the patient’s life.
Inflammation of the formation, especially in places where it is compressed (in the armpit, groin), friction against shoes and clothing. Typically, an inflamed lipoma becomes painful when pressed, turns red and swells. If untreated, inflammation spreads to the subcutaneous tissue and can cause diffuse suppuration - phlegmon, the treatment of which is very long and requires massive antibiotic therapy, surgical opening of the abscess and extensive tissue excision.

Even a benign lipoma is dangerous when it grows, when it begins to push the surrounding tissue apart.

This leads to consequences such as:

Compression of nerve and vascular plexuses and tissues. This leads to pain, disruption of blood flow and metabolic processes, the formation of ulcers, and causes necrotic changes (cell death).
Compression of the airways by a cervical lipoma as it grows, which leads to tissue swelling, asthma attacks, difficulty swallowing, speech disorders and problems with the heart.
Increased blood pressure, inflammation in the urinary tract, renal colic and varicocele in men with the growth of compaction in the kidney.
Increased intracranial pressure, nausea and severe headaches if the node presses on brain tissue.
Disorders of the liver, stomach, intestines, pancreas, if they are pressed by an abdominal lipoma.
Cough, shortness of breath due to a tumor in the lungs.
Arrhythmia, development of heart failure and pulmonary edema due to a neoplasm that compresses myocardial tissue.

Symptoms

The symptoms of lipoma are quite obvious - the neoplasm is difficult to confuse with other pathologies. The lump that appears on the abdomen comes in different sizes, is very mobile (as it connects to neighboring tissues) and easily moves under the skin.

The tumor is painless and grows quite slowly . The lipoma itself is a dense capsule, a kind of “bag” filled with pathological cells of adipose tissue. The cone is very soft to the touch, and when pressed it resembles an orange peel.

Attention! A fatty tissue larger than 6 cm can be subject to frequent trauma, which causes suppuration of the contents and even pain. Such a neoplasm becomes similar to a boil, but does not cause an increase in body temperature and a deterioration in the general health of a person.

What does a wen look like on the stomach? Look at the photo below:

Is an opened tumor dangerous for people?

Owners of pets with cancer often ask veterinarians about the dangers of household contact with such an animal. Numerous scientific studies convincingly prove that cancer pathologies are not contagious. Therefore, the owner’s fears regarding the risk of contracting cancer from a cat are unfounded.

However, precautions should be taken when treating an exposed tumor. In the presence of cuts, wounds and injuries on the skin, necrotic tissue may enter and the development of inflammatory processes. In this regard, if a tumor has opened on a cat’s stomach, it is recommended to carry out manipulations involving the treatment of an open wound using gloves, and then thoroughly wash your hands using disinfectants.

Owners of a cat with mammary cancer in the final stages of the disease should pay attention to careful treatment of the exposed tumor. Treatment of the tumor is aimed at improving the quality of life of the sick animal.

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Clinical picture in the presence of wen

Lipomas are visible to the naked eye. They appear in the form of bumps on the lower back, neck, scalp, abdomen or limbs. The neoplasms are round in shape and fused to the surrounding tissues. When pressing on a lipoma, a person does not feel pain. If the tumor is stretched, retractions will appear on the skin. This is explained by the lobed structure of the wen.

Quite often, tumors are located not only in the abdominal region, but also on the shoulder girdle. This is more typical for men. Wen come in different sizes: from 0.5 cm in diameter to the size of a baby’s head. They form on the body and gradually increase in size. In medical practice, giant benign tumors have been recorded. They hung on a thin stem. The consequences of a huge lipoma manifest themselves in the form of blood stagnation, the formation of ulcers, necrosis of certain areas of the skin, etc.

If the shoulder is affected, it is difficult for a person to independently assess the size and consistency of the tumor. A tumor on the peritoneum, on the contrary, is clearly visible. It happens that the tumor grows into internal organs. In this case, it compresses the space and interferes with the normal functioning of the body as a whole. Painful sensations occur only if a tumor is found in the joint. If you suspect the presence of a lipoma, it is recommended to consult a surgeon or dermatologist.

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