Lipomatosis of the mons pubis secondary to localized scleroderma (Morphea): first report of surgical management

Abstract

Lipomatosis of the mons pubis secondary to localized scleroderma (Morphea): first report of surgical management EditorWe present a unique case of a 48-year-old women suffering from localized scleroderma (morphea) who developed lipomatosis of the pubic area (mons pubis) within the morphea plaque and received successful surgical therapy.Localized scleroderma or morphea is a subtype of scleroderma, involving mainly the skin but might extend to underlying structures like subcutaneous tissue, fascia, muscle and fat. In comparison with localized scleroderma, the systemic form is typically accompanied by sclerosis of internal organs, such as lungs, heart, kidneys and the gastrointestinal tract and has been defined as a different clinicopathologic entity.