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==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
The risk factors of lipoma | The risk factors of lipoma are: | ||
*Injury: Sometimes lipomas are detected after an injury. Some doctors report minor injuries may be a trigger of the growth of a lipoma. | *Injury: Sometimes lipomas are detected after an injury. Some doctors report minor injuries may be a trigger of the growth of a lipoma. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Risk Factors
The risk factors of lipoma are:
- Injury: Sometimes lipomas are detected after an injury. Some doctors report minor injuries may be a trigger of the growth of a lipoma.
- Genetic factor: Because lipomas also tend to run in families, genetic factors likely play a role in their development.