# Familial multiple lipomatosis associated with multiple cherry hemangiomas and moles: a rare case report

## TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of familial multiple lipomatosis, a genetic condition causing multiple lipomas, which was initially misdiagnosed as a different disease.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in presenting a rare case of FML misdiagnosed as Dercum’s disease, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

## Key findings

- The patient had multiple lipomas consistent with familial multiple lipomatosis.
- The condition was initially misdiagnosed as Dercum’s disease.
- The case underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis for rare genetic conditions.

## Abstract

Lipomas are common benign mesenchymal tumours, whereas lipomatoses are uncommon. Familial multiple lipomatosis (FML) is a rare syndrome characterized by multiple usually painless lipomas which may be associated with other conditions. FML is considered to be genetic, with various patterns of inheritance suggested. In this case report, we described a case of multiple familial lipomatosis that was misdiagnosed as dercum’s disease.