Soft induration over the shin due to mucin deposition in obesity-associated lymphoedematous mucinosis
Keywords: Coalesced erythematous papulo-nodular lesions, Leg, Mucin accumulation, Oedematous lower leg, Pretibial region, Reddish background, Semi-translucent, Soft induration
Obesity-associated lymphoedematous mucinosis (OALM) is a rare and recently identified form of pretibial dermal mucinosis that affects individuals who are obese. It displays clinical similarities to pretibial myxoedema but occurs in patients without thyroid dysfunction.
© Ferreli C, Dermatopathology (Basel)
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Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5920949/
