Lipomatosis is believed to be an autosomal dominant condition in which 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. In 1993, a genetic defect within lipomas was localized to chromosome 12q15, where the HMGIC gene encodes the high-mobi... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipomatosis
A condition characterised by abnormal localised, or tumour-like, accumulations of fat in the tissues. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(lip″o-mә-to´sis) abnormal localized or tumorlike accumulations of fat in the tissues. Called also liposis. multiple symmetric lipomatosis nodular circumscribed lipomatosis in which the fat deposits merge to form a ring around the neck; called also Madelung disease. ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001