Superficial cutaneous lipoma nevus

Superficial dermal lipoma nevus (nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis) is caused by the accumulation of ectopic adipocytes in the dermis, which is clinically rare. It occurs at birth or occurs in childhood. The damage is normal skin color or pale yellow papules or nodules. It is soft and can occupy more than 50% or less than 100% of the dermis.

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