Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis

Abstract We report a case of nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis of Hoffman-Zurhelle (NCLS), with multiple lesions, in a ten-year-old child. The NLCS is considered rare. The classical clinical presentation is characterized by multiple skin-colored or yellowish papules and nodules, which can ha...

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Main Authors: Gustavo de Sá Menezes Carvalho, Silvana Maria de Morais Cavalcanti, Alzinira Souza Herênio, Márcia Almeida Galvão Teixeira, Eliane Ruth Barbosa de Alencar, Sergio Paulo Mendes Gonçalves
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Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2016-10-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962016001100114&tlng=en
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Summary:Abstract We report a case of nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis of Hoffman-Zurhelle (NCLS), with multiple lesions, in a ten-year-old child. The NLCS is considered rare. The classical clinical presentation is characterized by multiple skin-colored or yellowish papules and nodules, which can have a linear distribution. Histologically, it is characterized by the presence of mature ectopic adipocytes in the dermis. The main therapeutic option is surgical excision. The classical Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis is reported in this case.
ISSN:0365-0596