An Epidemiological Observation for the Cases of Lipoma in the Surgical Departments

Abstract

Background:  lipomas are the most common forms of benign soft tissue tumors. they occur as various-sized lumps that rarely transform into malignant tumors. they form as a result of a focal hypertrophy of adipose cells and are usually located subcutaneously. generally, they are palpable through the covering tissues, soft to the touch, round or oval, painless, usually movable and covered with unchanged skin. they remain mostly asymptomatic and therefore are ignored by both patients and general practitioners. nevertheless, growing lipomas may cause problems, mainly esthetic. however, in advanced stages, their surgical removal may even require general anesthesia The present study aimed to study the incidence of lipoma with respect to age, gender, site and other parameters. Objective: To evaluate the incidence and peaks of age, the gender commonly affected, the most common site and the extent of depth.  Methods: This retrospective study was conducted to include cases during (2020-2021) It included cases attending Al jala hospital, Benghazi, Libya. Results: The mean age was (45), males outnumber the females, superficial lipoma more common than deeply seated lipoma. Back was the most common site and usually the treatment is one-day surgery. Conclusion: Lipoma is common in different age groups predominately adult males; it is a benign condition that usually takes one-day surger.