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I need someone to talk to I'm scared

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kaylacheyenne · 05/08/2024 01:04

Noticed this days ago on my son I took him to the doctor and they referred us to a dermatologist and we go on the seventh it is soft and it doesn’t seem to bother him but I’m still freaking out worried sick and I need to know if anybody has dealt with this

I need someone to talk to I'm scared
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Peaky18 · 05/08/2024 01:58

I think its probably fatty cells. My db got one on the side of his head. He eventually had it removed due to us worrying and going on at him. It was totally benign, just scary looking.

Hope all goes well bud please know it's probably harmless.

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kaylacheyenne · 05/08/2024 01:56

Mavan1984 · 05/08/2024 01:47

My DH has something similar on his back, further up his spine. He's had it since childhood.

It looks just like this ??

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kaylacheyenne · 05/08/2024 01:56

Mavan1984 · 05/08/2024 01:47

My DH has something similar on his back, further up his spine. He's had it since childhood.

:( I'm so sick of worrying about:(

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Mavan1984 · 05/08/2024 01:47

My DH has something similar on his back, further up his spine. He's had it since childhood.

HootyMcBooby · 05/08/2024 01:39

kaylacheyenne · 05/08/2024 01:29

Omg would u let me see your lipoma?? Ugh... Ty so much for talking to me everyone has ignored me on every app under the sun

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Hi, I have a lipoma in exactly the same place, it's pretty common. If its painless, soft and squishy, and reasonably moveable, its very likely a lipoma but do still book a GP visit.
They can tell in about 5 seconds by running an ultrasound over it to see if it is fat or not.
The may take a needle biopsy to check some cells under the microscope.

my6 · 05/08/2024 01:38

hi op. it does look like a lipoma. agree that its reassuring that it is soft. lipoma in children are more rare but can still occur. hope appointment goes ok

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kaylacheyenne · 05/08/2024 01:29

WetBandits · 05/08/2024 01:25

Looks like a lipoma. I have one on my arm which I HATE as it’s unsightly but I can’t have it removed on the NHS as it’s cosmetic.

Definitely keep the appointment but try not to worry!

Omg would u let me see your lipoma?? Ugh... Ty so much for talking to me everyone has ignored me on every app under the sun

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kaylacheyenne · 05/08/2024 01:29

Laura992 · 05/08/2024 01:25

If it's soft and squishy it's likely a lipoma, a collection of fat cells. A GP should recognize this as well and likely referred you to Dermatology for possible removal. If it is a lipoma, sometimes not removed unless bothersome or very unsightly. Usually, but not always of course, more dangerous lumps (cancer) are very hard. My husband has a lipoma under his arm on chest wall, been there for 20 years. Looks very much like this.
Keep the appointment and take a deep breath!

If u don't mind can I see the pic of his lipoma? Google says it's rare for toddlers and I'm sorry just so scared :( Ty for talking to me

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Laura992 · 05/08/2024 01:25

If it's soft and squishy it's likely a lipoma, a collection of fat cells. A GP should recognize this as well and likely referred you to Dermatology for possible removal. If it is a lipoma, sometimes not removed unless bothersome or very unsightly. Usually, but not always of course, more dangerous lumps (cancer) are very hard. My husband has a lipoma under his arm on chest wall, been there for 20 years. Looks very much like this.
Keep the appointment and take a deep breath!

WetBandits · 05/08/2024 01:25

Looks like a lipoma. I have one on my arm which I HATE as it’s unsightly but I can’t have it removed on the NHS as it’s cosmetic.

Definitely keep the appointment but try not to worry!

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