Korean J Dermatol.  2015 Aug;53(7):560-562.

A Congenitally Inherited Case of Lipedematous Scalp Involving the Entire Scalp

• Keum DI
• Choi EH

Abstract

Lipedematous scalp was first reported by Cornbleet in 1935, and is characterized by an increase in the thickness of scalp subcutaneous fat tissue without hair changes. We present a case of a 40-year-old female with a diffusely thickened scalp since birth. The lesion was soft, and movable without color changes or hair loss. Histopathologic features and magnetic resonance imaging findings were compatible with a diagnosis of lipedematous scalp involving almost the entire scalp.

Keyword

Lipedematous scalp; Subcutaneous adipose tissue

MeSH Terms

Adult
Diagnosis
Female
Hair
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Parturition
Scalp*
Subcutaneous Fat