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Multiple cutaneous lipomatous neurofibromas.

M S Texeira¹, Smb Duraes, L A Pereira

¹Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro. marcelo.leco@gmail.com.

Dermatology Online Journal

|June 9, 2016

Summary

A rare skin tumor, cutaneous lipomatous neurofibroma, was identified in Brazil for the first time. This underdiagnosed condition presents as scalp papules and requires increased clinical suspicion for accurate diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Pathology
Oncology

Background:

Neurofibromas are benign nerve sheath tumors, with rare variants like lipomatous neurofibroma.
The pathogenesis of cutaneous lipomatous neurofibroma is not well understood.
This specific variant has not been previously documented in Brazil.

Observation:

A 61-year-old woman presented with a year-long history of itchy, occasionally bleeding, skin-colored to yellowish scalp papules.
Dermoscopy revealed amorphous, milky-white material with a small, poorly defined yellowish area.
Histopathology confirmed spindle cell proliferation intertwined with mature adipocytes.

Findings:

The case represents the first reported instance of cutaneous lipomatous neurofibroma in Brazil.
Histopathological findings confirmed the diagnosis, showing a unique combination of neural and adipose tissue.
The clinical presentation included papules on the scalp with characteristic dermoscopic features.

Implications:

Cutaneous lipomatous neurofibroma may be underdiagnosed due to low awareness and index of suspicion.
Increased recognition of this rare entity is crucial for accurate diagnosis and patient management.
Further research into its pathogenesis and epidemiology is warranted.