Cutaneous mucinoses: an overview

Authors

  • Arfan ul Bari

Keywords:

Cutaneous mucinoses, dermal mucinoses, mucin, connective tissue disorders

Abstract

The cutaneous mucinoses are a group of connective tissue disorders characterized by thedeposition of mucin, either focally or diffusely, in the interstices of the dermis. The diseasesmay occur as a primary (metabolic) event or as a secondary (catabolic) process in certaindermatoses such as lupus erythematosus and dermatomyositis. Systemic abnormalities areseen with most of these disorders. A brief review and classification of the disorders includedin this group is given here.

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2017-01-03

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Bari A ul. Cutaneous mucinoses: an overview. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2017Jan.3 [cited 2024Dec.5];14(4):244-7. Available from: https://jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/830

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