Giant nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis with intramuscular lipomatosis

Abstract

To the Editor: Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis (NLCS) was first described by Hoffmann and Zurhelle1 in 1921. Clinically it is classified into two clinical subtypes: a multiple form and a solitary form. The lesions are usually found in the flank, buttocks, and upper part of the posterior aspect of the thigh, but they can occur on the abdomen, chest, and face.2 We report a case of giant NLCS on the buttock associated with diffuse intramuscular lipomatosis within the entire gluteal muscle.