A lipoma is a lump of fat that grows in your body’s soft tissues. Though it’s classified as a tumor, it’s usually harmless. It’s the most common tumor to form beneath your skin.

Pelvic tumors that contain fat are common findings in women. Although the majority of these lipomatous tumors are benign cystic ovarian teratomas, other diseases should be considered in the differential diagnosis: malignant degeneration of a benign cystic ovarian teratoma, nonteratomatous lipomatous …

Pelvic tumors that contain fat are common findings in women. Although the majority of these lipomatous tumors are benign cystic ovarian teratomas, other diseases should be considered in the differential diagnosis: malignant degeneration of a benign cystic ovarian teratoma, nonteratomatous lipomatous ovarian tumors, lipomatous uterine tumors ...

Pelvic tumors that contain fat are common findings in women. Although the majority of these lipomatous tumors are benign cystic ovarian teratomas, other diseases should be considered

High-fat diets have been identified as a major cause of obesity and a potential risk factor for breast cancer. Fat tissue, also known as adipose tissue, produces an excess of estrogen, which has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.