Familial Multiple Lipomatosis

Synonyms

Adiposis Dolorosa Type III

Dercum's Disease Type III

Familial Multiple Lipoma

Familial Multiple Lipomas

Familial Multiple Lipomatoses

Lipoma Dolorosa

Lipomatoses, Familial Multiple

Lipomatosis, Familial Multiple

Multiple Lipoma, Familial

Multiple Lipomas, Familial

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