Causes of lipoma
Some conditions cause multiple lipomas to form on the body. Lipoma-causing conditions include: Dercum’s disease: This rare disorder causes painful lipomas to grow, most often on the arms, legs and trunk. It’s also called adiposis dolorosa or Anders’ syndrome. Gardner syndrome: A form of a disorder called familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), Gardner syndrome causes lipomas and a range of health problems. Hereditary multiple lipomatosis: Also called familial multiple lipomatosis, this disorder is inherited (passed down through families). Madelung’s disease: This condition occurs most often in men who drink alcohol excessively. Also called multiple symmetric lipomatosis, Madelung’s disease causes lipomas to grow around the neck and shoulders.
