How to determine whether it is lipoma or atheroma

Lipoma and atheroma are mainly judged according to the appearance, texture, growth speed, pain and other characteristics of the mass, and generally need to be diagnosed in combination with pathological examination. Lipoma or atheroma is mainly judged according to the appearance, texture, growth speed, pain and other characteristics of the mass, and generally needs to be diagnosed in combination with pathological examination. The following are some differences between the two: Lipoma: It is usually a single or multiple round or oval mass located under the skin. It is soft in texture, clear in boundary, slow in growth, and generally free of obvious pain. The size of the mass can vary from several millimeters to tens of centimeters. The surface skin is normal or slightly depressed. It is preferred to occur on the shoulder, back, neck, breast and abdomen. Also known as sebaceous cyst, is due to sebaceous gland excretory duct obstruction, sebaceous gland cystic epithelium is gradually increased by the contents of the expansion of the formation of retention cysts. Its characteristics are round mass, single or multiple, diameter is generally between 1 cm to 3 cm, smooth surface, push can be slightly moved, and skin without adhesion, no obvious pain. A small black spot may be present in the center of the mass, indicating that sebum secretion retention occurs after the sebaceous gland opening is blocked. It should be noted that in some cases, lipoma and atheroma may be similar in appearance and difficult to distinguish by appearance alone. Therefore, if subcutaneous masses are found, it is best to seek medical attention in time for detailed examination and diagnosis by a doctor. For large masses or masses with abnormal manifestations such as pain and rapid growth, pathological examination may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis. In addition, for special populations such as children, pregnant women, diabetes patients, etc., the diagnosis and treatment of lipomas and atheromas require special attention. If there is doubt about subcutaneous masses, it is recommended to consult a doctor for more accurate diagnosis and treatment recommendations.