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Case study on the use of homoeopathic individual therapy for lipoma 
Dr. Ashwini Shripad Kulkarni 

Assistant Professor 

Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Jalgaon 

 
Abstract 

An benign mesenchymal tumor is known as a lipoma. When lipomas develop on the elbow, they might eventually 

become large enough to limit motion. Some people have pressure sensations as a result of lipomas. Diagnosing the 

majority of lipomas is not challenging. Despite the fact that many choose surgical excision, it might leave the afflicted 

area deformed. This case report details a lipoma that developed just below the elbow. There are hardly any occurrences of 

lipomas around the elbow, and even fewer examples documented in medical journals. 

 

Keywords: Lipoma, lump, homoeopathy, baryta carbonicum 

 

 

 

 

Introduction 

Adult fat cells make up the benign 

mesenchymal tumor known as a lipoma. 

Because they may develop wherever fat cells 

accumulate, these tumors are sometimes 

referred to as "universal tumors" or "ubiquitous 

tumors" [1]. A lipoma is a benign tumor that 

grows from adipose tissue.  

The most common location for a lipoma, a 

slow-growing fatty lump, is in the space 

between the dermal layer and the subcutaneous 

layer of muscle. With gentle finger pressure, a 

lipoma may be easily moved; it has a doughy 

texture and is often not delicate. It is common 

to see lipomas in middle age or later [2]. 

 
Symptoms of Lipoma 
Small, tender lumps are the most common 

manifestation. Less than 2 inches is the usual 

width for them. It is possible to have multiples 

[3].  

The lipoma could feel doughy when pressed. 

Pushing on it with your finger will make it 

move easily. They aren't painful in and of 

themselves, but they could irritate adjacent 

nerves or blood vessels [3]. 

The size, location, and development rate of the 

lesion have a significant impact on the clinical 

presentation. Just as in our instance, most 

benign tumors appear as painless, mobile, 

palpable lumps that patients frequently fail to 

notice until they grow into a noticeable mass 

[5]. Subcutaneous, subfacial, and intramuscular 

lipomas are the three main types [4]. 

 
Diagnosis 

A rapid increase in size should always raise the 

suspicion of malignancy. Ultrasonography 

remains as the initial imaging modality in 

diagnosis of head and neck lipomas while Fine 

needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) or 

computed tomography (CT) is indicated for 

confirmation of diagnosis 
[6]

. 

 
Case Report 
A 27 year old male, came to the OPD on 15 

June 2022 with complaints of mass below the 

elbow joint since 2 year with gradual swelling 

and pain for 1 year. For the last 6 months the 

patient says that the swelling appears to grow 

rapidly. Pain only when lifting heavy things. 

 
Treatment History 
No treatment has been taken thus far. 
 
Past History 
No major illness in the past. 
 

Family history: Aunt had H/O lump & was 

treated with Homoeopathic medicines. 

Personal History Diet-mixed Appetite- good 

Thirst-thirsty 

Desires- nothing specific Aversion- nothing 

specific Urine-4-5 times a day/0-1 night Stool-

regular & satisfactory. 

Perspiration-scanty Sleep-sound. 

Dreams-not specific. Thermals-chilly 

 
Life Space Investigation 
Patient says he was not good in studies during 

his school days, as he always forgets what he 



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had learnt. He’s doesn’t mingle much with 

others. He’s very shy. He says that he like to 

stick close with his family members than with 

others. Doesn’t like to be hurt, even a little 

criticize will make him upset. Slow to grasp 

what was asked. Restless. He is very slow in 

doing his daily work. He worries about his 

health, as he always asked will I be cured? 

On observation-Childish behavior. There is 

Slowness in his speech. 

 

Mentals Weak memory Reserved 
Shy 
Slow to grasp 

Restless 

Sadness over triffles Anxiety about health 

 
General examination 
Appearance-well built & nourished. 
Face - eruption on the left cheeks, nodular type. 

Hair - short, wavy 

Eyes - conjunctiva - no pallor Nose - No DNS 

& no polyps 

Mouth - tongue clean. Teeth are hygienic & 

gums pink. Throat - no congestion & no 

enlarged tonsils. 

Lymph nodes - not enlarged. Cyanosis - absent 
Extremities - no restricted movements 
 
Vital signs 

Temperature-98 degree F Pulse-76 beats /min 
RR-18 cycles / min 
B.P -120/ 80 mm Hg Weight-70 kg 

 

Local examination On inspection 
The mass is round in shape, no bleeding & no 
discharges. 
 
On palpation 
No tenderness. 
It is soft, movable mass & beneath the skin. 



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Fig 1: Before Treatment 
 

Totality of Symptoms 

 Mass on the left forearm. 

 Weak memory 

 Shy 

 Reserved 

 Mild 

 Slow to grasp 

 Restless 

 Sadness over triffles 

 Childish behaviour 

 Anxiety about health 

 Eruption on the left cheek, nodular type 

 Thirsty 

 < heavy lifting, exertion 

Repertorial Chart 
[7]

 



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Prescription 

Baryta carbonica 200/ 1 dose 

Sacrum lactum 4 pills once a day for 15 days 

 
Table 1: Therapeutic intervention with follow up 

 

Date Symptom response Prescription 

July 2, 2022 No change. The totality still reflects the remedy baryta 

carbonica 

Baryta carbonica 200/ 2 dose 
Given sac lac 4 pills once a day for 15 

days 

August 17, 
2022 

Patient was better, the mass decrease in size. 
Can lift heavy things without any pain 

Given sac lac 4 pills once a day for 15 
days 

September 25, 
2022 

No new mass. Flattening of the skin, completely resolved. Given sac lac 4 pills once a day for 1 
month 

 

Fig 2: Before, during and after treatment. 
 

Conclusion 

When lipomas are treated early on, homoeopathic medications may help reduce their size. Homoeopathic medication for 

lipomas provides efficient healing with the correctly chosen homoeopathic medicine; not only do the lipomas dissolve, 



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but the propensity to lipoma production is lowered from its source in those who are prone to several lipomas and their 

size progressively increases. This patient's lipoma has been much improved by the use of Baryta Carbonica homoeopathic 

therapy. 
 

References 
First, Bailey's Love's Short Practice of Surgery (PDF e-book); 2008. The source is 

http://tinyurl.com/y6g2thsf.3. Can you please provide more information on lipoma? I would much appreciate 

it.At https://www.webmd.com, you may get information on lipomas and how to treat them. 4. Stern Diane, and 

Marx RE. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: A Rationale for Diagnosis and Treatment, Second Edition. To 

cite: https://goo.gl/4EQB2W 5. Felipo F. D. and Del Agua C. Adenolipoma skin cancer. The Skin Journal 

Online, 2004;10:9. Source: https://goo.gl/GAWBjp   

6. Sharma SK, Bharati M, Gupta A., Khanna BK. An unusual case report of anterior neck lipoma extending 

into the mediastinum. The article is published in the Kathmandu University Medical Journal and can be found 

on page 1989–1990. Source: https://goo.gl/Htzw7g  

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