Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis (NLCS) is a rare nevoid anomaly characterized by ectopic adipose tissue in the dermis without predilection. In this disease two clinical types are distinguished: The classic type consists of asymptomatic
linear
or zosteriform collection of soft, flesh colored to yellowish, papules or nodules that often coalesce into plaque. It is usually located in the pelvic girdle and lumbar area but has been reported on the abdomen, thorax, thigh, and scalp. The
solitary
from usually appears later in life and can occur at any site. There is no sexual predilection or hereditary trend. There are no associated abnormalities.
The authors experienced three cases of typical NLCS including the solitary type that had several solitary nodules irregularly. The first cases was a 24-year-old female who has had multiple, flesh to dark brown-colored, confluent nodules over the
left
upper thigh for 5-years. The second case is the solitary type that a 56-year-old female has had discrete bean sized to walnut sized nodules on the right buttock for 13-years. The third case was a 23-year-old female who has had soft, yellowish
skin
colored, cerebriform tumor on the right buttock for 10-years. Diagnosis was confirmed by clinical and histopathologic findings. (Kor J Dermatol 1994 ; 32(4) : 691~697)
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