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📋Overview
Lipoma is a common benign tumor composed of mature fat cells. It is a soft, slow-growing lump located just under the skin. The term 'lipoma' is the modern preferred term and is widely used in clinical practice.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0023798ICD-10-CM
D17.9
MeSH
D008067
SNOMED CT (US)
13432800793163002
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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