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Nevus lipomatosus superficialis

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Nevus lipomatosus superficialis
Other namesNevus lipomatosis of Hoffman and Zurhelle
SpecialtyDermatology

Nevus lipomatosus superficialis (NLS or NLCS, also known as nevus lipomatosis of Hoffman and Zurhelle[1]) is characterized by soft, yellowish papules or cerebriform plaques, usually of the buttock or thigh, less often of the ear or scalp, with a wrinkled rather than warty surface.[1][2]: 625  It is usually congenital in origin or appears within the first three decades.[3]

A pedunculated lipofibroma is a solitary variant of nevus lipomatosus superficialis. It usually appears in adult life, and usually on the axilla, knee, ear, arm, scalp and the lower trunk.[3]

In both multiple and solitary variants, the histopathology shows variable amounts of mature lipocytes within the dermis. Occasionally, there is an excessive fibrocollagenous tissue proliferation. The main differential diagnoses are acrochordon, seborrheic keratosis, intradermal melanocytic nevi, neurofibromas, verrucae and fibroepithelioma of Pinkus.[3]

Signs and symptoms

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Clinically, there are two variations. The most prevalent variety, known as the classical type, is characterized by a number of flesh-colored or yellowish sessile lesions that have a propensity to combine into smooth or cerebriform plaques that are distributed linearly, zosteriformly, or segmentally. Lessons tend to focus on the lower trunk, particularly the gluteal, sacrum, and lumbar regions as well as the pelvic girdle.[4][5]

The second clinical pattern of NLCS is a solitary papule or nodule that typically appears later in life. It mimics a skin tag in appearance and is flesh-colored and domed. The solitary form, which has been reported on the arms, knees, ears, axillae, nose, calves, clitoris, and scalp, has no known specific distribution.[5][6][7]

The lesions are asymptomatic in both forms.[8] In rare cases, ulceration happens, particularly following ischemia or external damage.[9] Moreover, coexisting comedo-like changes, leukodermic patches, café-au-lait macules, and overlaying hypertrichosis are possible.[10][11]

Causes

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Although the pathophysiology of NLCS is unknown, ectopic adipocytes may arise from pericytes, similar to embryonic lipogenesis, or from precursor cells from the dermal arteries.[12][13]

Diagnosis

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The histology of NLCS typically demonstrates the proliferation of ectopic mature adipocytes in the reticular dermis, which ranges from 10 to 50% of the lesion.[13][14] Adipocytes can exist alone or in small groups between collagen bundles, but they most frequently originate surrounding blood arteries or eccrine glands.[9][15] In certain instances, there is a perivascular infiltration of spindle-shaped and mononuclear cells, as well as an increased density of collagen fibers and fibroblasts.[13][11] Acanthosis, basket weave hyperkeratosis, elevated basal pigmentation, and obliteration with focal rete ridge extension are observed in the epidermis.[8] Adnexal structures may exhibit perifollicular fibrosis and be unaffected or diminished in certain instances.[13]

Clinically, NLCS needs to be distinguished from focal dermal hypoplasia (Goltz syndrome), neurofibroma, lymphangioma, hemangioma, sebaceous nevus, and connective tissue nevus.[9][11]

  • Pedunculated lipofibroma, gross pathology
    Pedunculated lipofibroma, gross pathology
  • Micrograph of pedunculated lipofibroma, low magnification, with dermal expansion of fatty tissue.
    Micrograph of pedunculated lipofibroma, low magnification, with dermal expansion of fatty tissue.
  • Intermediate magnification, showing mature lipocytes with absence of capsule.
    Intermediate magnification, showing mature lipocytes with absence of capsule.

Treatment

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Given the rarity of malignant degeneration and systemic problems, treatment is only recommended for cosmetic reasons.[10] The best course of treatment is surgical excision because recurrence lesions are uncommon.[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. p. 1840. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
  2. ^ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
  3. ^ a b c Das, Anupam; Chandra, Somodyuti; Mohanty, Swosti; Gharami, RameshC; Podder, Indrashis (2015). "Solitary pedunculated growth in a child". Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology. 16 (4): 261. doi:10.4103/2319-7250.165641. ISSN 2319-7250.
  4. ^ Goucha, Samia; Khaled, Aida; Zéglaoui, Faten; Rammeh, Soumeya; Zermani, Rachida; Fazaa, Bécima (2011). "Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis: Report of eight cases". Dermatology and Therapy. 1 (2): 25–30. doi:10.1007/s13555-011-0006-y. ISSN 2190-9172. PMC 3437641. PMID 22984661.
  5. ^ a b Alotaibi, Homaid; Alsaif, Fahad; Alali, Azhar; Almashali, Mohammed; Al-Dabeeb, Dana; Altaweel, Abdul-Aziz (2018-05-24). "Nevus Lipomatosis Cutaneous Superficialis: A Single-Center Case Series of 5 Patients". Case Reports in Dermatology. 10 (2): 138–144. doi:10.1159/000488900. ISSN 1662-6567. PMC 6006638. PMID 29928203.
  6. ^ Knuttel, Robin; Silver, Eli A. (2003). "A Cerebriform Mass on the Right Buttock". Dermatologic Surgery. 29 (7). Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health): 780–781. doi:10.1046/j.1524-4725.2003.29197.x. ISSN 1076-0512. PMID 12828707.
  7. ^ Ioannidou, Despina J.; Stefanidou, Maria P.; Panayiotides, Joannis G.; Tosca, Androniki D. (2001). "Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis (Hoffmann-Zurhelle) with localized scleroderma like appearance". International Journal of Dermatology. 40 (1). Wiley: 54–57. doi:10.1046/j.1365-4362.2001.01067-3.x. ISSN 0011-9059. PMID 11277956.
  8. ^ a b Lima, Caren dos Santos; Issa, Maria Claudia Almeida; Souza, Mariana Boechat de; Góes, Heliana Freitas de Oliveira; Santos, Talita Batalha Pires dos; Vilar, Enoi Aparecida Guedes (2017). "Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis". Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. 92 (5). FapUNIFESP (SciELO): 711–713. doi:10.1590/abd1806-4841.20175217. ISSN 0365-0596. PMC 5682701. PMID 29166514.
  9. ^ a b c Dhamija, Ashish; Meherda, Ashok; D′Souza, Paschal; Meena, RamS (2012). "Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis: An unusual presentation". Indian Dermatology Online Journal. 3 (3). Medknow: 196. doi:10.4103/2229-5178.101819. ISSN 2229-5178. PMC 3505429.
  10. ^ a b Pujani, Meenu; Choudhury, Monisha; Garg, Taru; Madan, NehaK (2014). "Nevus lipomatosus superficialis: A rare cutaneous hamartoma". Indian Dermatology Online Journal. 5 (1). Medknow: 109–110. doi:10.4103/2229-5178.126069. ISSN 2229-5178. PMC 3937478. PMID 24616880.
  11. ^ a b c d Patil, Sunita B; Narchal, Shilpa; Paricharak, Madhura; More, SS (2024-03-14). "Nevus Lipomatosus Cutaneous Superficialis: A Rare Case Report". Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences. 39 (3). Shiraz University of Medical Sciences: 304–307. PMC 4027012. PMID 24850990.
  12. ^ Jones, E. W.; Marks, R.; Pongsehirun, D. (1975). "Naevus superficialis lipomatosus. A clinicopathological report of twenty cases". The British Journal of Dermatology. 93 (2): 121–133. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.1975.tb06731.x. ISSN 0007-0963. PMID 1235780.
  13. ^ a b c d Buch, A. C.; Panicker, N. K.; Karve, P. P. (2005). "Solitary nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis". Journal of Postgraduate Medicine. 51 (1): 47–48. ISSN 0022-3859. PMID 15793341.
  14. ^ Avhad, Ganesh; Jerajani, Hemangi (2013). "Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis". Indian Dermatology Online Journal. 4 (4). Medknow: 376. doi:10.4103/2229-5178.120660. ISSN 2229-5178. PMC 3853918. PMID 24350033.
  15. ^ Dotz, Warren (1984-03-01). "Nevus Lipomatosus Cutaneus Superficialis: A Light and Electron Microscopic Study". Archives of Dermatology. 120 (3): 376–379. doi:10.1001/archderm.1984.01650390098021. ISSN 0003-987X. PMID 6231000.

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