Liver Disease
Liver disease is one of the leading causes of lipoma, a benign tumor that can form anywhere in the body, although the most common location is between the shoulder blades. Lipomas are composed of fat cells and an excess of fatty tissue, and they can grow as large as 4 inches in diameter and weigh more than a pound.
Lipomas are not cancerous, but their presence can indicate underlying liver disease. Several factors, including autoimmune disorders and hepatitis, can cause liver disease. In some instances, the lipoma may be caused by injuries sustained during military service or work-related accidents, although rare. If a person has multiple lipomas on their body, this could be a symptom of Marfan syndrome—a disorder that affects connective tissues in the body—or multiple familial trichoepitheliomas, a condition that causes benign tumors to grow on the skin.
Lipoma is often diagnosed with imaging scans such as CT scans or MRIs. However, if these tests are negative, doctors will recommend blood tests to determine if any liver damage is present.
