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Fatty tumor

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(Med.) a tumor consisting of fatty or adipose tissue; lipoma.
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The pathologic description of liposarcoma is attributed to Virchow, who first reported this malignant fatty tumor in 1857.
Liposarcoma of the tongue: case report and review of the literature by Shen, Yuenan / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Another type of benign tumor often seen in people with FMEN1 is a plum-sized, fatty tumor called a lipoma, which grows under the skin.
Familial Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 by Pamphlet by: National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
Another type of benign tumor often seen in people with FMEN1 is a plum-sized, fatty tumor called a lipoma, which grows under the skin.
Familial multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 by Pamphlet by: National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
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