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A 25-year-old female asked:
Why is my whole abdomen and breasts deep inside covered in painful lipomas i'm only 25 there's so many iv also had other symptoms for years iv had some tested they weren't cancer but i don't understand why i have so many of them ?
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Dr. Devon Websteranswered
Medical Oncology 24 years experience
Genetic counselor!: You have lipomatosis, meaning many lipomas. They are usually benign and don't cause problems. However, if yours are causing pain, you could have Dercum's disease, which is a rare genetic disorder. There are other rare genetic disorders that cause lipomatosis, and some increase your risk for cancer. Don't worry, but ask your doctor to refer you to a genetic counselor to find the answer!
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