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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

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
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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

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