Causes and risk factors
The exact cause of lipomas remains unknown, but several factors may contribute to their development:
Physical trauma: A shock or injury could trigger the formation of a lipoma.
Genetic factors: Lipomas tend to run in families, suggesting a hereditary component.
Genetic diseases: Certain conditions such as Gardner syndrome, adiposis dolorosa, familial multiple lipomatosis, Madelung’s disease, and Cowden syndrome can lead to the formation of lipomas.
