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Adiposis Dolorosa 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

Synonyms(5)

Synonym
Familial Multiple Lipomatosis
Adiposis Dolorosa Type III
Familial Multiple Lipomas
Dercum's Disease Type III
Lipoma Dolorosa

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