Ann Dermatol.  2014 Aug;26(4):545-546. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.4.545.

Lipomatosis of the Nerves in the Back

• Lee EG
• Lee SE
• Lee HJ
• Yoon MS

• KMID: 2265609
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.4.545

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Lipomatosis*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) A flesh-colored subcutaneous mass (arrows) was noticed on the left posterior scapula area. (B) A punch biopsy specimen revealed an increased amount of adipose tissue (asterisks) around nerve bundles in the deep subcutaneous fat layer (H&E, ×40). (C) Enlargement of the nerve bundles due to fibrous thickening and an increased amount of adipose tissue (asterisks) (H&E, ×200).

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