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slide 2 of 4. Causes of Lipomas One common cause of lipomas is genetic. A patient may have several close relatives with histories of fatty tumors. Also, minor injuries may cause lipomas to develop, so it is important to monitor your body when you experience an injury.
A lipoma is a benign tumor composed of adipose tissue (body fat).It is the most common benign form of soft tissue tumor. Lipomas are soft to the touch, usually movable, and are generally painless. Many lipomas are small (under one centimeter diameter) but can enlarge to sizes greater than six centimeters.Lipomas are commonly found in adults from 40 to 60 years of age, but can also be found in younger adults and children. lipoma is a benign tumor composed of adipose tissue (body fat).