Catalog
Reticular erythematous mucinosis
Link to WHO Definition
Reticular erythematous mucinosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/419290941
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.