Lipogranulomatosis
Overview
Lipogranulomatosis (medical condition): A condition where abnormal lipid metabolism results in the development of yellow liquid-filled nodules in the skin and mucosal linings. The tissue surrounding the nodules can become inflamed as a result of these abnormal deposits. Symptoms are variable depending on the number and location of the nodules
Symptoms
Nodules under skin Nodules in mucosal linings Pain Lymphadenopathy
Causes
Systemic Infection Local infection STD's Hodgkin's Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Malignant Metastisis Leukemia Sarcoidosis Amyloidosis Hyperthyroidism SLE
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Lipogranulomatosis" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Lipogranulomatosis that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Lipogranulomatosis" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Lipogranulomatosis. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Lipogranulomatosis. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Lipogranulomatosis has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Lipogranulomatosis signs or Lipogranulomatosis symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Lipogranulomatosis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Lipogranulomatosis symptoms.