UAE, Aug. 29 -- Thumbay Hospital Fujairah successfully treated a 49-year-old woman who had been struggling with a massive swelling on her upper back for the past five years. What began as a small, painless lump had gradually grown into a 20x20 cm giant intramuscular lipoma, eventually restricting her left arm movements and making daily tasks uncomfortable.

The case was managed by Dr. Narendra Reddy, Specialist in General and Laparoscopic Surgery, who explained that lipomas are benign tumors made of fat cells and are among the most common soft tissue growths in adults. While most lipomas remain small and harmless, some can reach extraordinary sizes, causing not just cosmetic concerns but also functional disabilities by exerting pressure o...