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Cutaneous mucinoses: an overview

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Title: Cutaneous mucinoses: an overview

Authors: Arfan ul Bari

Journal: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists

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Publisher: Pakistan Association of Dermatologists

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2004

Volume: 14

Issue: 4

Language: English

Keywords: Connective tissue disordersCutaneous mucinosesdermal mucinosesmucin

Categories
Dermatology (4774) Connective Tissue Disorders (8) Immunology (7543) Pathology (12652) Internal Medicine (19275)

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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