Lichen myxedematosus: a rare group of cutaneous mucinosis

Acral persistent papular mucinosis and lichen myxedematosus.

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 ...

Scleromyxedema: a cutaneous paraneoplastic syndrome associated with thymic carcinoma.

Introduction Although it is a rare disorder, scleromyxedema (lichen myxedematosus) is one of the most common forms of primary cutaneous mucinosis. This condition is a generalized form of dermal mucin deposition characterized by waxy papules that progresses to indurated and thickened skin and is often associated with monoclonal gammopathy, particularly of the immunoglobulin G type. Lichen myxede...

Case for diagnosis. Lichen myxedematosus*

Scleromyxedema or lichen myxedematosus is a rare papular mucinosis of chronic and progressive course and unknown etiology. It is commonly associated with monoclonal gammopathy and may show extracutaneous manifestations, affecting the heart, lung, kidney, and nerves. The diagnosis is based on four criteria: generalized papular and sclerodermoid lesions; mucin deposition, fibroblast proliferation...

Nodular-Type Lichen Myxedematosus: A Case Report

An 18-year-old Japanese woman noticed a progressive appearance of nodules on both forearms and on the left cubital fossa and left thigh one year before her initial consultation at our department. Physical examination showed elastic hard, slightly elevated, shiny and yellowish to skin-colored nodules of 6 to 10 mm in size on her extremities. From laboratory and histopathological findings, nodula...