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[|Human|] Hi! I am 67 years old, and I too have a probable lipoma (MRI 2 days ago--no answers yet)Its large, hardened and to the left of my LS spine, at waist level.  It doesnt cause pain, but does interfere with the fit of my pants.An X-ray of my LS spine revealed nothing in the area, so its not ossified. I have a H/O spinal fusion L3-5, but that was in 2001...... Could that be a factor, 10 yrs later? I have had a lipoma in my breast (1988), and had excisional biopsy for this--no other personal or family history.I had lost 70 lbs, and am just about at normal weight.  This started to develop over a year ago--before my weight loss-- as a thick pad of soft tissue in the area, and now is definitely hardened. Any advice you can give me would be appreciated! :)Jan W.
[|AI|]  Hi, Thanks for writing in. A lipoma is a benign fat containing tumor usually found under the skin but might occur in any place. Lipomas are soft swellings that slip under the skin when palpated with fingers. It will help to get an ultrasound scan of the area and if possible then a CT scan or MRI scan which will confirm a lipoma. If it is a slow growing swelling and soft such that it slips under skin then it is most likely a lipoma. However, it will help to consult a surgeon to confirm it and then get treated if required. Please do not worry.