Lipomas
Lipomas are collections of fat cells which appear as soft lumps anywhere in the body. They may be multiple. They are usually painless but if there is any associated nervous tissue in the lipomas then they may be painful. At times, they may attain a large size. Large lipomas should be removed but others may be kept under observation and removed if clinically indicated or for cosmetic reasons.
In the acutely infected stage, it is only possible to drain the pus. The cyst may recur as it is imperative to remove the wall of the cyst which secretes the inner contents. In the uninfected state, it is possible to remove the entire cyst completely and hence avoid a recurrence.