Lipoma risk factors
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Overview
Common risk factors in the development of lipoma are injury and genetic factors.
Risk Factors
The risk factors of lipoma includes:
- Injury: Sometimes lipomas are detected after an injury. Some doctors report minor injuries may be a trigger of the growth of a lipoma.
- Genetic factors: Because lipomas also tend to run in families, genetic factors likely play a role in their development.