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Nodular lichen myxedematosus

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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.

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.

Diagnosis

The lesion exhibits variable fibroblast proliferation along with mucin deposition.

References

Rapini, Ronald P.. (2007). "Dermatology: 2-Volume Set". Mosby.
Zeng, Rong. (2014). "Nodular Lichen Myxedematosus During Childhood: A Case Report". Pediatric Dermatology.
Rongioletti, Franco. (2006). "Lichen Myxedematosus (Papular Mucinosis): New Concepts and Perspectives for an Old Disease". Frontline Medical Communications, Inc..

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