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[Lipoatrophia semicircularis: a case report].

E Ribeiro¹, A Saint-Lezer, L Julliot-Roland

¹Service de médecine interne et maladies tropicales, centre hospitalier universitaire Saint-André, 1, rue Jean-Burguet, 33000 Bordeaux, France. emmanuel.ribeiro@chu-bordeaux.fr

La Revue De Medecine Interne

|July 12, 2011

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Lipoatrophia semicircularis, a condition causing thigh depressions, may stem from repeated microtrauma. Electromagnetic fields from computers are a potential cause, suggesting workplace environment adaptations for prevention.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Occupational Health

Background:

Lipoatrophia semicircularis is a rare condition characterized by localized fat loss.
The exact etiology of this lipoatrophy variant remains largely unknown.

Observation:

A 54-year-old man presented with bilateral, symmetrical depressions on the anterior thighs.
These depressions clinically corresponded to lipoatrophia semicircularis.

Findings:

Repeated external microtraumatisms were previously considered the most plausible cause.
A recent association between affected individuals and administrative employee roles suggests a potential link to electromagnetic fields from computers and their wiring.

Implications:

The findings suggest a novel potential environmental trigger for lipoatrophia semicircularis.
Workplace environment adaptations, particularly concerning computer usage, are proposed as a preventive measure.