Lipedematous scalp: A rare entity

Kavak A., Yuceer D., Yildirim U., Baykal C., Sarisoy H. T.

JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, cilt.35, sa.2, ss.102-105, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 35 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2008.00423.x
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.102-105
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Lipedematous scalp is characterized by increased subcutaneous thickness of the scalp without any hair change. A 50-year-old female presented with thickening of the scalp without alopecia. She had no disorder other than hypertension. Monthly sonographic measurements without any treatment showed a resolution tendency in some areas and an increased thickness in others. We discuss the characteristics of this rare and possibly underestimated entity, including differential diagnoses.