Lipoma / Sebaceous Cyst / Ganglion

Known Symptoms

Soft, mobile, painless lump (lipoma) under the skin.
Dome-shaped cyst with central punctum (epidermoid cyst).
Firm, transilluminant swelling near joints (ganglion cyst).
Discomfort or pressure on nearby structures if enlarged.

Known Causes

Lipomas: usually of unknown origin and sporadic.
Cysts: blocked pilosebaceous units or minor trauma.
Ganglia: joint or tendon sheath degeneration or stress.
Occasionally related to family history or repeated local injury.

Care

Observation for small, asymptomatic lesions is sufficient.
Elective surgical excision for symptoms or cosmetic reasons.
Avoid attempting home incision to prevent infection.
Ultrasound or histology is recommended for atypical or recurrent lumps.

Known Symptoms

Soft, mobile, painless lump (lipoma) under the skin.
Dome-shaped cyst with central punctum (epidermoid cyst).
Firm, transilluminant swelling near joints (ganglion cyst).
Discomfort or pressure on nearby structures if enlarged.

Known Causes

Care

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