Photoletter to the editor - Nevus lipomatosus superficialis (Hoffmann-Zurhelle). Three new cases including one with ulceration and one with ipsilateral gluteal hypertrophy.

doi:10.3315/jdcr.2013.1143

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Research Article | Volume 7 Issue 2 (None, 2013) | Pages 71 - 73

Photoletter to the editor - Nevus lipomatosus superficialis (Hoffmann-Zurhelle). Three new cases including one with ulceration and one with ipsilateral gluteal hypertrophy.

Uwe Wollina

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DOI : 10.3315/jdcr.2013.1143

PMID : PMC3710684

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Jan. 26, 2013

Published

June 30, 2013

Abstract

Nevus lipomatosis superficialis is a rare, asymptomatic hamartoma of skin. We report 3 adult patients with NLS of Hoffmann — Zurhelle type, 2 males and a female. Two cases showed clinical peculiarities — ulceration or association with ipsilateral gluteal hypertrophy. Reduction buttock lift was performed to improve body contour. In conclusion, nevus lipomatosis superficialis can become symptomatic. Although simple surgical excision leads to a complete cure in the majority of cases, sometimes more complex procedures become necessary.

Keywords

Nevus lipomatosis superficialis

Ulceration

Ipsilateral gluteal hypertrophy

Lipectomy

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