Ann Dermatol.  2020 Apr;32(2):168-169. 10.5021/ad.2020.32.2.168.

Lichen Myxedematosus Presenting as a Solitary Nodule

• Chae MH
• Eun DH
• Lee JY
• Yoon TY

• KMID: 2471346
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2020.32.2.168

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Lichens*
Scleromyxedema*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) A flesh-colored solitary nodule on the lateral side of the right upper thigh with some brownish papules on its surface. (B, C) Diffuse mucin deposition with fibroblast proliferation in the upper and mid dermis without remarkable fibrosis (B: H&E, ×40 [inset: H&E, ×200]; C: Alcian blue at pH 2.5, ×40). We received the patient's consent form about publishing all photographic materials.

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