nevus lipomatosus superficialis
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nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis, Hoffmann-Zurhelle
Nevus lipomatosus superficialis (NLS) is a rare benign cutaneous hamartoma characterized by papules and nodules usually in the pelvic and sacral areas, with ectopic mature adipose tissue reaching the superficial dermis.
Associations
multiple folliculosebaceous cystic hamartomas (FCH) (15649197)
dermoid cysts (15649197)
perifollicular fibrosis (14721781)
basal cell carcinoma (12786865)
cavernous hemangioma (3074101)
Cytogenetics
2p24 deletion (17223884)
See also
Skin
- cutaneous lesions
- cutaneous tumors
Cardot-Leccia N, Italiano A, Monteil MC, Basc E, Perrin C, Pedeutour F. Naevus lipomatosus superficialis: a case report with a 2p24 deletion. Br J Dermatol. 2007 Feb;156(2):380-1. PMID: 17223884