Hard knots in the subcutaneous tissues of abdomen may be lipoma, fibroma, sebaceous cyst, etc. Regular checkups can be conducted to detect changes in the swelling, and timely surgery should be performed to remove the swelling if it is too large or has malignant changes.
1. Lipoma: it is a kind of common benign soft tissue tumor, which may be related to heredity and fat metabolism abnormality, etc. If the patient does not have any uncomfortable symptoms, it usually does not need treatment, and can be checked regularly. However, if the lipoma is too large, with symptoms of pressure, accelerated growth and tendency of malignant transformation, it should be surgically removed.
2. Fibroma: Fibroma is generally a swelling formed by overgrowth of fibroblasts and fibrous tissues, which is hard in texture and may be accompanied by tenderness. Fibroma may have the tendency of malignant transformation, and it needs biopsy to clarify the nature of the swelling, and if it is malignant, it needs timely surgical excision.
3. Sebaceous cysts: mainly due to the sebaceous gland duct obstruction, the contents of the gland accumulation and formation. Its treatment is mostly based on surgical treatment, which requires complete removal of the cyst.
In addition to the above factors, we can’t rule out other causes, and we recommend that you consult a doctor in time for standardized treatment.