Reticular Erythematous Mucinosis: Case Report

Abstract

The cutaneous mucinoses are a heterogeneous group of diseases in which mucin accumulates in the skin or within the hair follicle. The reticular erythematous mucinosis syndrome is a dermal, local, diffuse, and primary type of cutaneous mucinosis mainly effecting middle-aged women. The skin lesions usually appear on the chest and upper back. Rarely arms, face and abdominal region can be involved. It presents with reticular, macular lesions or erythematous papules and plaques have usually peau d'orange appearance. A 46-year-old woman had an 3-month history of itchy erythematous indurated plaques on her abdomen. Reticular erythematous mucinosis syndrome was diagnosed on the basis of the clinical picture and histological findings. Our case has been reported because of the rarity of disease and atypical clinical appearance and localization. Copyright © 2012 by Türkiye Klinikleri.