<\/span><\/h2>\nNaevus lipomatosus superficialis is a development malformation<\/span> (a cutaneous<\/span> hamartoma<\/span> or type of birthmark).<\/p>\nTwo types are described: the classical type (also called Hoffmann-Zurhelle) and the solitary type. Other names for superficial lipomatous nevus are superficial lipomatous nevus and fatty nevus.<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Naevus lipomatosus superficialis<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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<\/span>Who gets naevus lipomatosus superficialis?<\/span><\/h2>\nNaevus lipomatosus superficialis is rare. It can affect anyone regardless of sex<\/span> or race<\/p>\nThe classic type of naevus lipomatosus superficialis is present at birth or appears during the first 3 decades of life. The lonely guy emerges after the second decade.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>What causes superficial lipomatous nevus?<\/span><\/h2>\nThe cause of superficial lipomatous nevus is unknown.<\/p>\n
<\/span>What are the clinical characteristics of the superficial lipomatous nevus?<\/span><\/h2>\nIn the most common classic form of superficial lipomatous nevus, there are clusters of smooth, yellow, and skin-colored lumpy lesions on the lower back, buttocks, and upper thigh, usually following a single-nerve pattern distribution<\/span> of that area (a zosteriform<\/span> model).<\/p>\nIn the solitary form, there is a single smooth, yellow skin the color of skin. subcutaneous<\/span> swelling that can occur anywhere in the body.<\/p>\nSkin lesions are not associated with any symptoms.<\/p>\n
<\/span>What are the complications of superficial lipomatous nevus?<\/span><\/h2>\nThe main concern of the patient is cosmetic.<\/p>\n
Naevus lipomatosus superficialis can rarely present with ulceration<\/span> and necrosis<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/span>How is naevus lipomatosus superficialis diagnosed?<\/span><\/h2>\nNaevus lipomatosus superficialis is diagnosed by histopathological<\/span> examination of a skin biopsy<\/span>. Mature fat cells<\/span> are in the dermis<\/span> and they are not connected to the subcutaneous tissue where fat cells generally reside.<\/p>\n<\/span>Which is the differential diagnosis<\/span> of nevus lipomatosus superficialis?<\/span><\/h2>\nThe classic type of superficial lipomatous nevus can be misdiagnosed as:<\/p>\n
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- Lipoma<\/li>\n
- Sebaceous<\/span> nevus<\/li>\n
- \nWarty<\/span> epidermal<\/span> nevus\n<\/li>\n
- \nConnective tissue<\/span> nevus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The lonely type can be misdiagnosed as:<\/p>\n
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- Lipoma<\/li>\n
- Accessory nipple<\/li>\n
- Lymphatic<\/span> malformation<\/li>\n
- Hemangioma<\/span><\/li>\n
- Neurofibroma<\/span><\/li>\n
- Trichoepithelioma<\/li>\n
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Cylindroma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>What is the treatment for superficial lipomatous nevus?<\/span><\/h2>\nAs naevus lipomatosus superficialis is a benign<\/span> condition, it is better to leave it untreated.<\/p>\nSurgical excision<\/span> is the best option if treatment is needed for cosmetic reasons or if the injury<\/span> is ulcerated<\/p>\n<\/span>What is the result for superficial lipomatous nevus?<\/span><\/h2>\nExcision of naevus lipomatosus superficialis is usually curative.<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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