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A case report of a localized reticular erythematous mucinosis like eruption of the lower legs mimicking cutaneous larvae migrans

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Reticular erythematous mucinosis is an uncommon type of cutaneous mucinosis. Typically, reticular erythematous mucinosis affects middle-aged women and usually appears as papules and plaques on the mid-upper trunk. Histologically, biopsies of reticular erythematous mucinosis reveal increased deposition of dermal mucin and perivascular lymphocytic inflammation. Infrequently, reticular erythematous mucinosis has been reported in males and in atypical locations other than the trunk. In these instances, reticular erythematous mucinosis can present a diagnostic challenge clinically and histologically. This case describes the clinical and histologic findings of a localized variant of reticular erythematous mucinosis in a 65-year-old male patient.

Source: SAGE Open Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1177/2050313x211003075

Authors: Bret Kenny, Duane Lichtenwald, Glenda R Wright, Allison Osmond

Institutions: Memorial University of Newfoundland, Saskatchewan Health Authority

Language: English

Topic: Skin Diseases and Diabetes

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,125