Cutaneous lupus mucinosis explained

Synonym:Papular and nodular mucinosis in lupus erythematosus, papular and nodular mucinosis of Gold, and papulonodular mucinosis in lupus erythematosus
Specialty:Dermatology

Cutaneous lupus mucinosis, also known as papular and nodular mucinosis in lupus erythematosus, papular and nodular mucinosis of Gold, and papulonodular mucinosis in lupus erythematosus, is a cutaneous condition characterized by lesions that present as asymptomatic skin-colored, at times reddish, 0.5–2 cm papules and nodules.[1] [2]

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  1. Book: Rapini, Ronald P. . Bolognia, Jean L. . Jorizzo, Joseph L. . Dermatology: 2-Volume Set . Mosby . St. Louis . 2007 . 978-1-4160-2999-1 .
  2. Book: Calonje . J. Eduardo . McKee's Pathology of the Skin . Brenn . Thomas . Lazar . Alexander J. . Billings . Steven . 2018-10-29 . Elsevier Health Sciences . 978-0-7020-7552-0 . en.