What Causes Fat Balls in the Human Body? The Truth About Lipomas and Other Lumps
                                
                                
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                                Approximately one in every thousand people will develop a lipoma, a type of fatty lump, at some point in their life. This article explains what causes fat balls in the human body, exploring common, benign lipomas and other potential factors behind these growths.