Certain disorders can increase the likelihood of developing a lipoma. Cowden syndrome, Gardner's syndrome, and adiposis dolorosa can lead to multiple fatty lumps under the skin. Madelung's disease is a rare illness that affects how the body stores fat and is another condition that can cause lipomas. In addition, several rare conditions increase the likelihood of developing these fatty tumors.

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