Nevus Lipomatosus Cutaneous Superficialia and its Association with Metabolic Syndrome
Ekanayaka A
Abstract
Introduction: Nevus Lipomatosus Cutaneous Superficialis (NLCS), is the name given by Hoffmann and Zurhelle to a nevoid anomaly consisting of grouped papules and nodules which on histologic examination showed the presence of ectopic fatty tissue in the corium. It is considered as a rare entity with unknown etiology.
Methods: This case series includes clinical data and histopathological findings of nine cases of histopathologically documented NLCS who presented to the district General Hospital Kilinochchi over a period of 2 years (January 2021 to December 2022).
Discussion and Conclusion: NLCS is a rare and benign condition, which should be differentiated from other skin conditions as it commonly mimics several other benign skin conditions. 55.5% (5/9) were females and the duration of the lesions was ranging from 3 to 25 years. The size was seen to vary from 03 x 02 cm to 10 x 07 cm, located at the buttocks (4/9), shoulder (2/9), back of the neck (1/9), back of the chest (1/9), thigh (1/9). The mean age of the patients was 32.2 years ranging from 14 to 45 years. The majority of patients show high FBS (57.1%) and total cholesterol levels (100%). No familial tendency was reported. There is a significant association between this condition with FBS and with total cholesterol raising the possibility of an association of NLCS with metabolic syndrome.
