Abdominal tumors, both benign and malignant, can cause a dog’s belly to swell. Tumors in the liver, spleen, or other abdominal organs can lead to either direct enlargement or cause secondary ...

A lipoma is a benign (noncancerous) tumor of fat in middle-aged or older dogs. Lipomas can grow anywhere on the dog's body, even inside their abdomen. But the most common growth is under their ...

Doctors were convinced that a Norwegian man was simply fat for 12 years — but his growing belly was actually expanding with a 60-pound malignant tumor that required a 10-hour surgery to remove.

Man Frustrated with Stubborn Belly Fat Learns It's a 30-Lb. Tumor: 'I Was Completely Panicked' Kevin Daly couldn't seem to lose extra weight from his stomach, and it turned out to be a 30-lb. tumor ...

A surgical dog lipoma removal cost can range from $200 to $500 per mass. Learn about the many factors determining the final cost by reading our guide.

Surgeons at Lenox Hill Hospital are recruiting patients for a first-in-human, single arm, open-label phase 1 clinical trial investigating the safety and feasibility of using belly fat to treat ...

A rescue dog receives a shocking diagnosis on this week's Pit Bulls & Parolees — after being found in swampland with an extremely swollen belly.

Fatty tumors, also known as lipomas, happen most often in middle-aged or older dogs, especially around the ribs, although they can show up anywhere. They're considered a natural part of aging.