A 52-year-old woman presented to hospital for dyspnea that had been progressively worsening for the past 8 months. She had been referred by a rheumatology outpatient clinic. She told clinicians that ...

Intra-articular lipomatous lesions encompass a spectrum of benign synovial processes, most notably lipoma arborescens and synovial lipoma, which may present with joint swelling, pain and mechanical ...

Lipomas are noncancerous lumps that develop under the skin. Most are harmless, but in some situations, removal is recommended. A surgical procedure called excision is the primary removal method.

Generally, Medicare does not cover lipoma removal unless deemed medically necessary by a doctor. Lipoma removal may be medically necessary if the lipoma is causing significant issues, such as an ...