A Case of Encapsulated Fat Necrosis.
- Author:
Moon Jung CHOI
1
;
Sang Wook LEE
;
Jeong Sun HYUN
;
Tae Yoon KIM
;
Jun Young LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. UBJDER@cmc.cuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Encapsulated fat necrosis
- MeSH:
Adult;
Capsules;
Fat Necrosis*;
Female;
Humans
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2002;40(4):437-439
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Encapsulated fat necrosis is a distinct, benign subcutaneous lesion characterized by histologically non-viable adipose cells surrounded by thin fibrous capsules. We report a case of encapsulated fat necrosis in a 30-year-old woman who had one mobile, subcutaneous nodule on her left shin for 3 years without previous history of trauma. Histopathologically the nodule showed strong PAS positive necrotic adipose tissues encapsulated by fibrous tissue.
