Korean J Dermatol.  1991 Apr;29(2):247-251.

A case of lipodystrophy centrifugalis abdominalis infantilis

• Suh MK
• Kim NH

Abstract

We report a case of lipodystrophia centrifugalis abdomina]is infantilis in a 2 year 5 month male. At age 7 months, his parents noticed a bluish macule in the right inguinal region, which gradually became depressed and increased in size over a year to involve the abdomen and flank bilaterally. Regional lymph nodes were enlarged. Biopsy showed absence of subcutaneous fat in the affected area.

Keyword

Liipodystrophia centrifugalis abdominalis infantilis

MeSH Terms

Abdomen
Biopsy
Humans
Lipodystrophy*
Lymph Nodes
Male
Parents
Subcutaneous Fat