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Nevus lipomatosus cutaneus superficialis.

Joshua E Lane1, Edward Clark, Tomasz Marzec

  • 1Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912, USA. joshua.lane@lycos.com

Pediatric Dermatology
|July 19, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Nevus lipomatosus cutaneus superficialis (NLCS) is a rare skin condition with ectopic fat tissue. This case report details a child

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pathology
  • Medical Science

Background:

  • Nevus lipomatosus cutaneus superficialis (NLCS) is a rare congenital anomaly.
  • It presents as ectopic mature adipose tissue within the dermis.

Observation:

  • A pediatric case of NLCS present from birth is described.
  • The lesion exhibited progressive growth over time.

Findings:

  • Surgical excision was performed as a treatment modality.
  • The NLCS lesion showed no recurrence post-excision.

Implications:

  • Simple excision can be an effective treatment for NLCS.
  • This case contributes to understanding NLCS management in pediatric patients.