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 Lipomas can occur anywhere on the body where fat cells are present, but they tend to appear on the shoulders,...
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Lump in groin: Causes, treatment, and more
The groin is the area of the pelvis where the genitals are located. It extends up from there to the hip. There are many potential causes of a lump in this area. Some are relatively benign, while others can be much more serious. The groin contains numerous muscles, ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves. As a...
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Scientists find potential ‘magic bullet’ for treating tumours
Posted Today Researchers have found a therapy to reduce the size of tumours where previous drugs have failed. Tumours develop from abnormal cells in the body that continue to grow forming lumps. These lumps can be benign, meaning they’re not harmful, or they can become malignant which leads to cancer. Malignant tumours, become infiltrated by...