| Nodular lichen myxedematosus | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Nodular lichen myxedematosus is a cutaneous condition characterized by multiple nodules on the limbs and trunk, with a mild or absent papular component. [1]
Signs and symptoms
Nodular lichen myxedematosus is a subtype of localized lichen myxedematosus that does not have thyroid disease or monoclonal gammopathy, and is characterized by papular or nodular and plaque eruptions. [2]
Diagnosis
The lesion exhibits variable fibroblast proliferation along with mucin deposition. [3]
See also
References
- ^ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
- ^ Zeng, Rong; Li, Min; Jiang, Yiqun; Liu, Weida (2014). "Nodular Lichen Myxedematosus During Childhood: A Case Report". Pediatric Dermatology. 31 (6). doi: 10.1111/pde.12376. ISSN 0736-8046.
- ^ Rongioletti, Franco (2006). "Lichen Myxedematosus (Papular Mucinosis): New Concepts and Perspectives for an Old Disease". Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. 25 (2). Frontline Medical Communications, Inc.: 100–104. doi: 10.1016/j.sder.2006.04.001. ISSN 1085-5629.
Further reading
- Ogita, Azusa; Higashi, Naoyuki; Hosone, Masaru; Kawana, Seiji (2010). "Nodular-Type Lichen Myxedematosus: A Case Report". Case Reports in Dermatology. 2 (3). S. Karger AG: 195–200. doi: 10.1159/000323148. ISSN 1662-6567. PMC 3079535.
- Cerroni, Lorenzo; Rongioletti, Franco (2024). "Nodular-Type Lichen Myxedematosus: A Rare Variant With Exclusive Involvement of the Hands—Report of Two Cases With a Comprehensive Review of the Literature". The American Journal of Dermatopathology. 46 (1). Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health): 36–39. doi: 10.1097/dad.0000000000002589. ISSN 0193-1091.