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Overview
Diagnostic Study of Choice
Study of choice
- Lipoma can be diagnosed clinically. However, a combination of clinical features and imaging studies are used for the diagnosis of lipoma.
- Ultrasound imaging is helpful in the differentiation of lipoma from similar lesions.[1]
- Biopsy may be indicated in case of rapidly enlarging mass or unusual findings such as firm consistency.
The comparison of various diagnostic studies for [disease name][2]
Test | Sensitivity | Specificity |
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Ultrasound imaging | 86.87% | 95.95% |
MRI | 100% | 100% |
Name of Diagnostic Criteria
Lipoma is primarily diagnosed based on clinical presentation and imaging studies. There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of lipoma.
References
- ↑ Rahmani G, McCarthy P, Bergin D (June 2017). "The diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography for soft tissue lipomas: a systematic review". Acta Radiol Open. 6 (6): 2058460117716704. doi:10.1177/2058460117716704. PMC 5502938. PMID 28717519.
- ↑ Gaskin CM, Helms CA (March 2004). "Lipomas, lipoma variants, and well-differentiated liposarcomas (atypical lipomas): results of MRI evaluations of 126 consecutive fatty masses". AJR Am J Roentgenol. 182 (3): 733–9. doi:10.2214/ajr.182.3.1820733. PMID 14975977.