SCLEROMYXEDEMA

Abstract

Scleromyxedema is a rare, chronic, progressive, fibromucinous disorder of unknown etiology, characterized by lichenoid waxy papules and firm induration of skin of trunk, face, forearm and hands; fibroblast proliferation and mucin deposition in the upper dermis. Cutaneous involvement is characteristic but there are several associated systemic manifestations: We observed a case of scleromyxedema with multiple systemic manifestations including endocrinopathy and hypothyroidism. Scleromyxedema is a multisystem disorder associated with multiple organ involvement including liver, muscle, kidney and could be associated with endocrinopathies including hypothyroidism.