A case of apple-shaped pedunculated lipofibroma
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1Department of Dermatology, Pusan National University College of Medicine, Korea.
Abstract:
In 1975, Mehregan et al (1) proposed the term pedunculated lipofibroma for the solitary form of NLCS in the view of its distinctive clinicopathologic features. Subsequently, Nogita et al reported and reviewed 32 cases of pedunculated lipofibroma in 1994. Pedunculated lipofibroma is a relatively rare form of benign connective tissue proliferation abnormality characterized by ectopic adipose tissue in the dermis. We observed a case of pedunculated lipofibroma with a prominent stalk containing feeding vessels, a history of congenital onset, a remarkable globular apple-shaped mass and an accompanying small sessile lesion. We report this case with a review of the literature.
Insights
Pedunculated lipofibroma, a rare benign skin growth with ectopic fat, presents unique features. This case highlights a congenital variant with a stalk, globular mass, and associated lesion, contributing to literature review.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Pedunculated lipofibroma is a rare benign connective tissue proliferation.
- It is characterized by ectopic adipose tissue within the dermis.
- First described in 1975, it represents a solitary form of nevus lipomatosus cutaneus superficialis (NLCS).