But fortunately, most lumps and swellings are benign and harmless, and one of the most common causes is lipoma, a fatty lump that develops under the skin. Speaking with the OnlyMyHealth team ...

In most cases, the fatty component ... is unlike the localized tumor growth of lipidized or “ankle-type” fibrous histiocytoma. Foam cells are not a component of HFLL, as they are in lipidized ...

A lump on your foot isn’t likely to be cancer. But if pain and swelling don’t go away, you may want to contact a doctor. They can perform a biopsy to confirm if the lump is cancerous.

Lumps found around the knuckles may signify elevated ... on your knees or the Achilles tendon at the back of your ankle, particularly if you have familial hypercholesterolemia - a genetic ...

Upon further inspection Dr Lee discovered the mass was in fact a harmless lipoma - a soft, fatty lump which grows underneath the skin and doesn't usually need treatment. 'It started as a ...

A 64-year-old woman has developed a series of bulbous lumps across her back and upper ... a rare condition where fatty tumours crop up around the neck, shoulders, upper arms and upper trunk.