Robin Knuttel1, Eli A Silver. 1. Department of Dermatology, University of California, Davis School of Medicine Alameda County Medical Center, Oakland, California 95817, USA. robinknuttel@aol.com
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis of Hoffmann-Zurhelle (NLCS) is a rare disorder that is characterized by tumors of mature fat cells situated within the dermis. OBJECTIVE: To illustrate by a case report the clinical presentation and management of this rare condition. METHODS: Wide excision of the right thigh and buttock mass was performed, and pathological material was submitted. The defect was repaired with a split-thickness skin graft. RESULTS: The largest measured nevus lipomatosus, congenital type (20 x 30 cm), was removed from this patient. CONCLUSION: Physicians should be aware of this rare tumor, which can become extremely large if untreated.
BACKGROUND:Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis of Hoffmann-Zurhelle (NLCS) is a rare disorder that is characterized by tumors of mature fat cells situated within the dermis. OBJECTIVE: To illustrate by a case report the clinical presentation and management of this rare condition. METHODS: Wide excision of the right thigh and buttock mass was performed, and pathological material was submitted. The defect was repaired with a split-thickness skin graft. RESULTS: The largest measured nevus lipomatosus, congenital type (20 x 30 cm), was removed from this patient. CONCLUSION: Physicians should be aware of this rare tumor, which can become extremely large if untreated.