Discrete Papular Lichen Myxedematosus and Scleromyxedema with Hypothyroidism: A Report of Two Cases

Discrete papular lichen myxedematosus with an unusual segmental presentation.

Discrete papular lichen myxedematosus, a subtype of localized papular lichen myxedematosus, is an idiopathic cutaneous mucinosis. It typically presents symmetrically, involving the trunk and extremities. We report on an unusual case of discrete papular lichen myxedematosus with a segmental presentation. An otherwise healthy 23-year-old man presented with a gradual accumulation of asymptomatic p...

Acral persistent papular mucinosis and lichen myxedematosus.

Discrete papular lichen myxedematosus: a rare entity or an under- diagnosed disease?

Primary cutaneous mucinoses are characterized by abnormal mucin deposits in the skin. Discrete papular lichenmyxedematosus (DPLM) is an unusual subtype which is characterized by the presence of multiples smooth, waxy, or flesh-colored papules, 2 to 5 mm in size affecting the trunk and limbs and most commonly proximal sites. We report a 42-year-old man with both the clinical and histopathologica...

Discrete ('acral nonpapular') localised lichen myxedematosus.

To cite: Reserva J, Marchalik R, Braniecki M. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2015-209462 DESCRIPTION Localised lichen myxedematosus (LM) is a chronic idiopathic papular mucinosis that can be divided into five subtypes: a discrete papular (DPLM) form, acral persistent papular mucinosis (APPM), papular mucinosis of infancy, a nodular form and selfh...

Lichen Myxedematosus: Atypical form and Therapeutic Success with Intravenous Immunoglobulin

Lichen myxedematosus is a cutaneous mucinosis of idiopathic origin. According to Rongioletti’s classification, 2006, lichen myxedematosus is classified into three forms. The scleromyxedema or lichen myxedematosus sclerodermiform and generalized is a form of lichen myxedematosus characterized by numerous papules and areas of cutaneous hardening due to the deposition of mucin in association with ...