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Familial Multiple Lipomatosis

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

Year introduced: 2017

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Tree Number(s): C16.320.298, C17.800.463.375, C18.452.584.718.625

MeSH Unique ID: D000071070

Entry Terms:

  • Familial Multiple Lipomatoses
  • Lipomatoses, Familial Multiple
  • Lipomatosis, Familial Multiple
  • Familial Multiple Lipomas
  • Familial Multiple Lipoma
  • Multiple Lipoma, Familial
  • Multiple Lipomas, Familial
  • Lipoma Dolorosa
  • Dercum's Disease Type III
  • Adiposis Dolorosa Type III

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