Ann Dermatol.  2014 Aug;26(4):549-550. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.4.549.

A Case of Mucinous Nevus Clinically Mimicking Nevus Lipomatosus Superficialis

• Kim EJ
• Jo SJ
• Cho KH

• KMID: 2265611
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.4.549

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Mucins*
Nevus*
Mucins

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Confluent flesh-colored to brownish non-firm papules and nodules on the left lower back, with a zosteriform distribution.

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  Fig. 2 (A) The band-like deposition of mucin was mainly observed in the superficial dermis, with papillomatosis, hyperkeratosis, and elongation of the rete ridge in the epidermis (H&E, ×40). (B) Mucin deposited in the papillary dermis stained positive to alcian blue at pH 2.5 (×100).

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