Congenital cutaneous mucinosis with spontaneous regression: An atypical cutaneous mucinosis of infancy?
Journal
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
Journal Volume
34
Journal Issue
7
Pages
804-807
Date Issued
2009
Author(s)
Abstract
The nomenclature and classification of cutaneous mucinosis is quite complex. An updated classification of idiopathic cutaneous mucinosis (lichen myxoedematosus), included three clinicopathological subsets: a generalized papular and sclerodermoid form, a localized papular form, and an atypical or intermediate form. Cutaneous mucinosis occurring in infancy is very rare. We report a 7-month-old boy with a history of multiple opalescent papules over his fingers and toes since birth. The lesions spontaneously regressed and became indiscernible after 5 years of clinical follow-up. The condition was similar to cutaneous mucinosis of infancy but was also unique because of its spontaneous regression and acral location. ? 2008 British Association of Dermatologists.
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Other Subjects
article; case report; congenital cutaneous mucinosis; finger; follow up; histopathology; human; infancy; infant; male; mucinosis; physical examination; priority journal; protein electrophoresis; remission; skin biopsy; skin defect; thyroid function test; toe; Fingers; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Infant; Male; Mucinoses; Remission, Spontaneous; Skin Diseases; Toes
Type
journal article