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John C. Pui, M.D.
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Reticular Erythematous Mucinosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature
SKIN Journal of Cutaneous Medcine (2018)
  • John C Pui, M.D., Beaumont
  • Roxanne Rajaii
  • Summer Moon
  • Timothy Nyckowski, Des Moines University
  • Michael Mahoney
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Abstract
Reticular erythematous mucinosis (REM) is a rare disorder with an unknown etiology. REM requires both a clinical and a pathological diagnosis. Multiple relevant associations and triggers are known. Herein, we report a classic case of REM, whose condition was found to be correlated with smoking and exacerbated by sun exposure. Our diagnostic and treatment approach is based on a worldwide review of current research, and this report aims to demonstrate a classical presentation of REM and available treatment options that have proved efficacious to date.
Keywords
  • Reticular Erythematous Mucinosis REM,
  • Lupus Tumidus,
  • Mucinosis,
  • Cutaneous lupus
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Publication Date
2018
Citation Information
Rajaii, R., Moon, S., Nyckowski, T., Pui, J., & Mahon, M. (2018). Reticular Erythematous Mucinosis (REM): Case Report and Review of Literature. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, 2(6). https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.2.6.11