Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery

Solitary and Pedunculated Nevus Lipomatosis Cutaneous Superficialis of the Thigh– A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature

Aadithya Rangarajan *

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Apollo Adlux Hospital, Kochi, Kerala, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Background: Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis (NLCS) is a rare benign hamartomatous idiopathic condition. The characteristic feature of this condition is the presence of mature adipocytes in the dermis. Two forms of NLCS are identified clinically vis-à-vis classical form and solitary form. The latter is seen in adults and is a rarer variant than the former.

Case Representation: This case report describes a solitary and pedunculated form of NLCS seen in the thigh of a young adult, a rare variant of NLCS. The swelling was excised surgically followed by good recovery with no recurrence.

Conclusion: Early recognition of this benign condition will result in less morbidity amongst the patients with regards to cosmesis especially when the lesion can recur.

Keywords: Pedunculated nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis, solitary variant, NLCS, lipofibroma

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