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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dermatologist holding lipoma on patient's arm If you've ever had a lipoma, chances are it freaked you out at first—it's a lump!

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.

If you've ever had a lipoma, chances are it freaked you out at first—it's a lump! But experts agree not to worry too much, especially if you've gotten it examined by a doctor. No one knows what causes ...