Lipomatosis

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Lipomatosis
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ICD-10 E88.2
MeSH D008068

Lipomatosis is a hereditary condition where multiple lipomas are present on the body. Many discrete, encapsulated lipomas form on the trunk and extremities, with relatively few on the head and shoulders.[1] In 1993 the genetic defect was isolated to chromosome 12q15, which encodes the high-mobility-group protein isoform I-C (HMGIC)[2]

Although this condition is benign, many patients concerned with cosmesis seek removal of individual tumors. Treatment can include simple excision, endoscopic removal, or liposuction [3]

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  1. ^ Familial multiple lipomatosis
  2. ^ Recurrent rearrangements in the high mobility group protein gene, HMGI-C, in benign mesenchymal tumours
  3. ^ Familial multiple lipomatosis

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