Preferred Label : Familial Multiple Lipomatosis;

MeSH definition : 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;

MeSH synonym : Familial Multiple Lipomatoses; Lipomatoses, Familial Multiple; Lipomatosis, Familial Multiple; Familial Multiple Lipomas; Familial Multiple Lipoma; Multiple Lipoma, Familial; Multiple Lipomas, Familial;

DeCS synonym : Lipoma Dolorosa; Dercum's Disease Type III;

MeSH hyponym : Adiposis Dolorosa Type III;

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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

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