Self-healing papular mucinosis
ORPHA:90397· ICD-10 L98.5
Definition
Self-healing papular mucinosis is a rare form of localized lichen myxedematosus occurring primarily in children and characterized by the development of mucinous papules on various parts of the body (face, neck, trunk, and limbs) that resolve spontaneously within some weeks to months. Systemic symptoms can be observed such as fever, arthralgias and weakness.
- Prevalence
- <1 / 1 000 000
- Age of onset
- All ages