Nodular-Type Lichen Myxedematosus: A Case Report

Abstract

An 18-year-old Japanese woman noticed a progressive appearance of nodules on both forearms and on the left cubital fossa and left thigh one year before her initial consultation at our department. Physical examination showed elastic hard, slightly elevated, shiny and yellowish to skin-colored nodules of 6 to 10 mm in size on her extremities. From laboratory and histopathological findings, nodular-type lichen myxedematosus was diagnosed and nodules showed complete remission following local injection of triamcinolone acetonide.

Lichen myxedematosus: a rare group of cutaneous mucinosis

“…There were no symptoms associated in four reported cases (Table 1). [33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41]…”

“…Complete resolution of LM nodules has been reported with intralesional triamcinolone acetonide 0.02-0.05 mL (8mg/mL). 35 Destructive modalities including CO 2 laser, Erbium-YAG laser, cryotherapy, electrofulguration, and electrocoagulation are suitable for the localized forms for cosmetic reasons. 28 In HIV patients with associated DPLM, full resolution of papules and plaques has been reported after antiretroviral therapy.…”

Nodular Lichen Myxedematosus During Childhood: A Case Report

“…After 9 months of treatment with 0.03% tacrolimus ointment, the lesions did not show any improvement. No standard treatment for localized LM is available, although Azusa et al reported regression after triamcinolone acetonide injections. More case evaluations are needed for better management of nodular LM.…”

Nodular lichen myxoedematous: a new adverse event associated with ustekinumab

“…It is a rare disease, with only five cases reported in the literature. 1 Herein, we present a case related to ustekinumab.…”

“…Nodular lichen myxoedematosus is a localised form of lichen myxoedematosus. It is a rare disease, with only five cases reported in the literature 1 . Herein, we present a case related to ustekinumab.…”