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Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis
Gustavo de Sá Menezes Carvalho1, Silvana Maria de Morais Cavalcanti1, Alzinira Souza Herênio1
1Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE) - Recife (PE), Brazil.
Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia
|March 17, 2017
Summary
This report details a rare case of nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis (NCLS) in a child. The condition presents as skin nodules with ectopic fat in the dermis, typically treated with surgical excision.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis (NCLS) is a rare congenital condition.
- It is characterized by ectopic adipose tissue within the dermis.
Observation:
- A case of NCLS with multiple lesions was observed in a ten-year-old child.
- The lesions presented as skin-colored to yellowish papules and nodules.
- A linear distribution pattern was noted for the lesions.
Findings:
- Histological examination confirmed the presence of mature ectopic adipocytes in the dermal layer.
- The clinical presentation aligned with the classical description of NCLS.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of recognizing the clinical and histological features of NCLS.
- Surgical excision remains the primary therapeutic approach for symptomatic or cosmetically concerning lesions.
- Further understanding of NCLS pathogenesis may inform future treatment strategies.
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