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;
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
http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=FR&Expert=199276 2011 false false false France scientific and technical information Familial Multiple Lipomatosis lipomatosis, multiple