Asian Journal of Research in Surgery

Post Traumatic Membranous Cystic Lipodystrophy: A Case Report and Review of Literature

A. Saoudi *

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, University Hospital La Rabta, Tunis, Tunisia.

R. Laouiti

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, University Hospital La Rabta, Tunis, Tunisia.

A. Zehani

Anatomical Pathology Department, University Hospital La Rabta, Tunis, Tunisia.

MA. Sbai

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Mohamed Taieb Maamouri Universiy Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.

R. Maala

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, University Hospital La Rabta, Tunis, Tunisia.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Membranous Cystic Lipodystrophy (MCL) is a rare form of panniculitis diagnosed histologically by the presence of cystic cavities bordered by eosinophilic crenated hyaline membranes, which stain positively with Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS).

It was first described as a morphological characteristic of Nasu-Hakola disease (NHD). Subsequently, this panniculitis has been reported in several other clinical circumstances, predominantly associated with vascular disorders.

We present a rare case of post-traumatic membranous cystic lipodystrophy.

Keywords: Membranous cystic lipodystrophy, panniculitis, adipocyte, necrosis, traumatic

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