my son is 5 months old hes got a fatty cyst on hes back by hes spine the doctor said he will be fine but if it gets bigger he will have to get it removed its about half the size of a golf ball will it stop growing or will it just get bigger or could it be something else HELP
2006-09-07 16:08:26 · 1 answers · asked by Emily J 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
A lipoma, or fatty cyst, is just that. It is not harmful and will never become anything harmful. They are usually removed only for cosmetic reasons or if they get large enough to cause discomfort. They are believed to be hereditary so someone somewhere in your family has one or more. Also, it is believed that some can develop due to an injury. They grow very, very slowly if they do grow (many don't). Please don't worry about it. It will never be anything dangerous. It is just a tumor made of fat. (I'm an R.N.)
2006-09-08 13:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋