Cutaneous fibrolipomatous hamartoma: Report of 2 cases with retrocalcaneal location

Pediatr Dermatol. 2018 Jul;35(4):498-501. doi: 10.1111/pde.13522. Epub 2018 May 15.

Abstract

Precalcaneal congenital fibrolipomatous hamartoma is an underreported benign entity that has been described in the literature under different names. We present two cases of unilateral fibrolipomatous hamartoma (FLH) appearing in a unique location: on the posterior aspect of the foot overlying the heel. We propose the term "FLH of the skin" as a more inclusive and less confusing term for this condition, thus allowing distinction with FLH arising from neural tissue. High-frequency ultrasonography appears to be a useful diagnostic tool that may avoid unnecessary biopsies for this condition.

Keywords: congenital; cutaneous; fibrolipomatous; hamartoma; retrocalcaneal; ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Foot / pathology
  • Hamartoma / congenital*
  • Hamartoma / diagnosis
  • Heel / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Skin / pathology
  • Ultrasonography / methods

Supplementary concepts

  • Hamartoma, Precalcaneal Congenital Fibrolipomatous