Prophylaxis
Since the causes are not well understood, prophylaxis against lipomatosis is difficult. It always makes sense to have good control over the metabolic diseases associated with lipomatosis, such as diabetes or hypothyroidism. Alcohol consumption as another factor associated with lipomatosis should be restricted.
This is especially true when cases of lipomatosis have already been reported in the family. In the following, we will discuss further, special localizations of lipomatosis.
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