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Pedunculated cutaneous spindle cell/pleomorphic lipoma
Duygu Gurel1, Aydanur Kargi, Banu Lebe
1Department of Pathology, Dokuz Eylül University, School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey. duygu.gurel@deu.edu.tr
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
|August 15, 2009
Summary
Spindle cell/pleomorphic lipoma, a rare benign tumor, typically affects men on the back or neck. This case highlights a unique pedunculated cutaneous variant in a man
Area of Science:
- Dermatopathology
- Surgical Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Spindle cell/pleomorphic lipoma (SCLP) is a rare benign tumor of adipose tissue.
- Typically, SCLP arises in subcutaneous tissue, predominantly affecting males in the head, neck, back, or shoulder regions.
Observation:
- Cutaneous SCLP exhibits distinct characteristics compared to its subcutaneous form, including broader anatomical distribution and a predilection for females.
- This report details an unusual case of a pedunculated cutaneous pleomorphic lipoma located in the nasolabial region of a 59-year-old male patient.
Findings:
- The presented case represents a rare instance of cutaneous SCLP with a pedunculated growth pattern.
- Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of pleomorphic lipoma, a subtype of SCLP.
Implications:
- This case expands the known anatomical locations and clinical presentations of cutaneous SCLP.
- Understanding these variations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of SCLP.
- Further research into the specific behavior and characteristics of cutaneous SCLP is warranted.
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