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Clinical Definition

A benign (noncancerous) tumor consisting of fatty tissue that develops between skin layers, typically presenting as a soft, painless lump. Lipomas move easily when touched and are the most common soft tissue tumor.

Documentation Requirements

• Size: Must document dimensions in centimeters (length, width, depth)

• Location: Specific anatomical site must be noted

• Laterality: If applicable (e.g., right arm vs. left arm)

• Characteristics:

  • Consistency (soft, rubbery, mobile)

  • Color (if visible through skin)

  • Shape (round, oval, irregular)

• Symptoms: Document any pain or discomfort

• Growth pattern: Note any changes in size over time

Common Synonyms

• Fatty lump

• Fatty tumor

• Subcutaneous fat tumor

• Fat knot

• Adipose tumor

Coding Conflicts

Excludes1:

• Liposarcoma (malignant lipoma)

• Lipomatosis (multiple lipomas)

• Hibernoma (brown fat tumor)

Excludes2:

• Fatty infiltration

• Madelung's disease

Scribing.io Automation

The AI scribe automatically identifies and captures:

• Anatomical terms indicating lipoma location

• Measurements in standard or metric units

• Descriptive terms about consistency and appearance

• Any mention of growth patterns or changes

• Associated symptoms or lack thereof

Keywords like "fatty mass," "mobile lump," and "subcutaneous tumor" trigger lipoma-related documentation templates.