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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.
The cause of lipomas is unknown. Your risk of developing this type of skin lump increases if you have a family history of lipomas. According to the Mayo Clinic, this condition is most prevalent in adults between the ages of 40 and 60 (Mayo, 2012).hile a lipoma can form on any part of the body, they typically appear on the neck, shoulders, back, abdomen, arms, and thighs. They are classified as benign growths (tumors) of fatty tissue; this means a lipoma is not cancerous and is rarely harmful.