Spongy Scalp Swelling in a Middle-Aged Female: A Case Report of Lipedematous Scalp.
Cureus
; 16(3): e55532, 2024 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
Lipedematous scalp is a rare cutaneous disorder, characterized by subtle but conspicuous scalp swelling, usually associated with dysesthesia. The chronic recalcitrant nature of this condition can be extremely debilitating for the patient. We report a case of boggy scalp swelling and dysesthesia in a 37yearold female present for five years. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain showed thickening of subcutaneous tissue of the scalp. Histopathological examination revealed thickened and edematous subcutaneous tissue, reaching up to the upper dermis. A diagnosis of lipedematous scalp was made. The patient was reassured about the benign nature of the disease and given symptomatic treatment for dysesthesia. Herein we discuss the approach to a case of boggy dysesthetic scalp swelling and the available treatment options.
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2024
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