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Reticular erythematous mucinosis

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    Clinical Features:

    • Reticulated erythematous macules on the chest and upper back
    • Mainly affects adult women

    Histologic Features:

    • Diffuse deposition of mucin in the upper dermis
    • Mild to moderate upper to middle dermal perivascular and sometimes perifollicular lymphocytic infiltrate (mainly T-cells)

     

    Differential Diagnosis (also link to): 

    Cases associated with this book:

  • Reticular erythematous mucinosis
    Author: Artur Zembowicz M.D. Ph.D.

    Conference: DermatopathologyConsultations.com Teaching Collection