Nodular cystic fat tissue necrosisM79.99

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Mobile encapsulated lipoma; nodular-cystic fat necrosis

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HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.

Sahl 1978

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Benign, painful, plate-like or nodular indurations that develop within a period of a few months, especially in traumatized areas.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

w>m; adults between the age of 30 and 70 years.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

shin, hip, elbow

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Circumscribed, encapsulated, nodular-cystic fat tissue necrosis. No inflammatory signs. Tissue calcification may occur.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Panniculitides, malignant soft tissue tumors such as liposarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma and ganglioneuroblastoma are excluded. Further vascular malformations.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Excision

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Felipo F et al (2004) Pseudotumoral encapsulated fat necrosis with diffuse pseudomembranous degeneration. J Cutan catheter 31:565-567.
  2. Hurt MA (1989) Nodular-cystic fat necrosis. A reevaluation of the so-called mobile encapsulated lipoma. J Am Acad Dermatol 21:493-498.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2674212
  3. Sahl WJ Jr (1978) Mobile encapsulated lipomas. Formerly called encapsulated angiolipomas. Arch Dermatol 114:1684-1686

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer