PROFESSIONAL FAQS: WHY AM I GETTING MULTIPLE LIPOMAS?

Expert opinion from Rajesh Mishra

MBBS · Less than a year of experience · India

Certain Medical Conditions A person may develop one or more lipomas if they have Gardner syndrome (an inherited condition that causes benign and malignant tumors to form). Adiposis dolorosa. Familial multiple lipomatosis, or Madelung disease (seen mostly in men who are heavy drinkers).

Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham

M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA

Medical conditions such as Gardner syndrome, familial multiple lipomatosis, lung disease, adiposis dolorosa increase the risk of multiple lipomas. People who report a family history of lipoma are common to develop multiple lipomas.

Expert opinion from Gustavo Campos

Doctor of Medicine · 9 years of experience · Brazil

It's unknown what causes lipomas. However, they are inherited. So, if you are having multiple lipomas, there is probably a genetic factor that favors this condition.

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