Atypical Presentation of Spindle Cell Lipoma in a Young Male with a History of Malignant Melanoma
2024
Atypical Presentation of Spindle Cell Lipoma in a Young Male
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Theriot Ty, Cattar John David, Falgout Lacey, Culotta Nicholas, Haas Christopher
Primary Institution: Department of Dermatology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Conclusion
The case highlights the importance of including spindle cell lipoma in the differential diagnosis of CD34-positive spindle cell tumors, even with atypical presentations.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with an erythematous plaque with central hyperpigmentation on the right upper arm.
- Histopathological examination revealed an atypical myxoid spindle cell neoplasm with CD34 positivity.
- A wide local excision with 2 cm margins was performed, and subsequent pathology confirmed clear margins.
Takeaway
This study talks about a young man who had a rare type of fat tumor in an unusual spot on his arm, which looked different because of his past skin cancer.
Methodology
The patient underwent a punch biopsy followed by a wide local excision with 2 cm margins.
Participant Demographics
26-year-old male with a history of malignant melanoma.
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