Reticular erythematous mucinosis

Description

Reticular erythematous mucinosis comprises areas of reticular infiltrated erythema affecting particularly the upper anterior chest wall. Histologically there is a mucinous and chronic inflammatory cell infiltrate in the dermis. It occurs most frequently in women in middle years of life. The aetiology is not understood though exposure to sunlight may play a part.

Index terms

Reticular erythematous mucinosis

Sibling codes

EB90.10 – Pretibial myxoedema
EB90.11 – Lichen myxoedematosus
EB90.1Y – Other specified forms of cutaneous mucinosis

Foundation entity

Reticular erythematous mucinosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/419290941

Part of: EB90.1: Cutaneous mucinosis › EB90: Dermatoses resulting from disturbed metabolic processes › 14: Diseases of the skin