Acral persistent papular mucinosis: is it an under-diagnosed disease?

Acral persistent papular mucinosis is a subtype of localized lichen myxedematosus. It presents as acrally located papules with a benign, but persistent course. It is a scarcely reported disease. We present a female with both the clinical and histopathological described criteria.

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Published in:Dermatology online journal 2014-03, Vol.20 (3)
Main Authors: Alvarez-Garrido, Helena, Najera, Laura, Garrido-Ríos, Anastasia Alejandra, Córdoba-Guijarro, Suasana, Huerta-Brogeras, María, Aguado-Lobo, Marta, Borbujo, Jesus
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arm
Dermis - chemistry
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Hand Dermatoses - diagnosis
Hand Dermatoses - pathology
Humans
Middle Aged
Mucins - analysis
Scleromyxedema - diagnosis
Scleromyxedema - pathology
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Summary:Acral persistent papular mucinosis is a subtype of localized lichen myxedematosus. It presents as acrally located papules with a benign, but persistent course. It is a scarcely reported disease. We present a female with both the clinical and histopathological described criteria.
ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D3203021757