| Literature DB >> 20464092 |
Roberto Rheingantz da Cunha Filho1, Hiram Larangeira de Almeida, André Cartell.
Abstract
Lipedematous scalp is a rare disease of unknown cause characterized by increased scalp thickness with a soft consistence. We report the case of a 13-year-old female with pruriginous soft thickening of the scalp vertex and slow growth of hair in the affected area. Anatomopathological examination showed edema, sparse mononuclear inflammatory perifollicular infiltrate, and ectatic lymphatic vessels. Ultrasonography confirmed thickening of the subcutaneous tissue. This is the second report of the disorder in a patient younger than 18 years old.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20464092 DOI: 10.1590/s0365-05962010000100012
Source DB: PubMed Journal: An Bras Dermatol ISSN: 0365-0596 Impact factor: 1.896