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Lipodystrophia centrifugalis abdominalis infantilis: a case report
E Llistosella1, L Puig, F Pérez
1Department of Dermatology, Hospital Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain.
Insights
A rare skin condition, lipodystrophia centrifugalis abdominalis infantilis, typically seen in Japanese children, presented in a Chinese infant. The disorder manifested as a spreading abdominal skin depression with a raised border and swollen lymph nodes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Rare Genetic Disorders
Background:
- Lipodystrophia centrifugalis abdominalis infantilis (LCAI) is an exceptionally rare condition.
- LCAI predominantly affects infants and children of Japanese ethnicity.
Observation:
- A 3-year-old female of Chinese descent presented with a unique skin anomaly.
- The condition began as a depressed area in the right groin, progressively extending to the abdomen.
- The lesion exhibited a characteristic raised, slightly erythematous border.
Findings:
- The patient displayed regional lymphadenopathy, a notable clinical sign.
- This case highlights a non-Japanese presentation of LCAI.
- The clinical presentation aligns with typical descriptions of LCAI.
Implications:
- This case expands the known ethnic demographic for LCAI.
- It underscores the importance of recognizing LCAI in diverse populations.
- Further research may elucidate genetic or environmental factors influencing LCAI.
Abstract:
We describe a typical case of lipodystrophia centrifugalis abdominalis infantilis. This rare disorder is almost exclusively seen in Japanese children. The patient, a 3-year-old girl of Chinese ancestry, had a depressed area of skin in the right groin which gradually spread across the abdomen. The lesion had a distinctive, slightly erythematous, raised border and regional lymphadenopathy was present.