Surgical Management of Multiple Nevus
Lipomatosis Superficialis: A Case Report
Volume 1 - Issue 1
Ameen Barghi* and Arundhati Ghosh
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- Department of Surgery, Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School, USA
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Ameen Barghi, Department of Surgery, Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School, USA
Received: May 05, 2018; Published: May 11, 2018
DOI: 10.32474/SCSOAJ.2018.01.000105
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Abstract
Nevus lipomatosis superficialis is a rare skin lesion characterized by the ectopic dermal deposition of adipose tissue. While
benign, it typically presents in the second to third decade of life as regional discomfort. We present the case of multiple lesions
requiring serial surgical management.
Presentation of Case: The patient was a 22-year-old male who presented with multiple, soft, warty lesions histologically
consistent with nevus lipomatosis superficialis. He underwent excision of the largest mass and is undergoing multiple excisions for
adjacent masses.
Discussion: Nevus lipomatosis superficialis is a rare connective tissue hamartoma of unclear etiology and multiple clinical
subtypes. While management is typically surgical, efficacy of treatment options for multiple nearby lesions is not well characterized.
Conclusion: We review the literature for nevus lipomatosis superficialis and describe a case with multiple lesions of varying
chronicity. Treatment must be chosen to optimize wound healing and cosmetic outcomes.
Keywords: Nevus lipomatosis superficialis; Multiple; Surgery; Skin; Excision
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