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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities > Genetic Diseases, Inborn > Familial Multiple Lipomatosis
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Skin Diseases > Lipomatosis > Familial Multiple Lipomatosis
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases > Metabolic Diseases > Lipid Metabolism Disorders > Lipomatosis > Familial Multiple Lipomatosis

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Familial Multiple Lipomatosis  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Familial Multiple Lipoma
  • Familial Multiple Lipomas
  • Multiple Lipoma, Familial
  • Multiple Lipomas, Familial

Scope note

  • A rare autosomal disorder characterized by numerous encapsulated lipomas on the trunk and extremities. The lipomas are usually not painful but can cause pain when growing. In rare cases, one lipoma can become painful and progress to multiple painful lipomas; it is then referred to as Dercum's Disease Type III

History note

  • 2017

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000071070

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