Lipoatrophia semicircularis: a case report and review of the literature

G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 2016 Aug;151(4):441-4.

Abstract

The case of a 45 years old woman with lipoatrophia semicircularis is presented showing a typical semicircular depressions of the anterolateral aspects of the thighs. The lesion regressed after avoiding the pressing of the thighs against the desk edge. A PubMed search disclosed 125 cases of lipoatrophia semicircularis reported in details. More then 90% were middle aged women. Repeated external microtraumatisms was the most common cause. The few cases biopsied revealed a localized lipoatrophy. Avoiding microtraumatisms resulted in a complete remission of lipoatrophia semicircularis in most cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lipodystrophy / diagnosis
  • Lipodystrophy / etiology
  • Lipodystrophy / pathology*
  • Microtrauma, Physical / complications*
  • Middle Aged
  • Thigh / pathology*