Lipoma – Fatty swelling by Dr S. Chidambaranathan B.H.M.S, M.D Homeopathy Doctor Madurai TUMOURS – Lipoma – Fatty swelling There are many things in the world which are not fully understood. One among them in the medical world is lipoma . Lipoma is a benign (non-malignant or non-cancerous) tumour of adipose tissue (fat). It is a soft, localised, well circumscribed, painless swelling located mainly in the subcutaneous tissues (i.e. just under the skin) of the head, neck, shoulders, hands, legs and back . What is adipose tissue? Adipose tissues are nothing but fat. It is a combined product (esterification) of fatty acids (contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen) and glycerin . Humans are usually covered with adipose tissue as a blanket which gives beauty and keeps the body warm and soft. The adipose tissue not only functions as an insulating layer which prevents heat loss but also acts as a reservoir and source of energy release with fat metabolism. Nowadays, food i...