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. 2023 Feb;35(1):75-76.
doi: 10.5021/ad.22.045.

Mucinous Syringometaplasia on the Neck in a Child

Ji Sun Kim  1 , Yu Jin Jeon  1 , Joong Sun Lee  1 , Hye Kyung Lee  1 , Dae Won Koo  2
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Mucinous Syringometaplasia on the Neck in a Child

Ji Sun Kim et al. Ann Dermatol. 2023 Feb.
No abstract available

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have nothing to disclose.

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1. (A) Solitary erythematous papule on the right side of anterior neck. (B) Papule overlying erythematous patch with central pore.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2. (A, B) Ductal structure lined with mucin containing epithelium and goblet cells with no significant mitoses in the upper dermis and acanthotic adjacent epidermis (A: H&E, ×40, B: H&E, ×400). (C) Pinkish stain on mucin containing cells (PAS, ×200). (D) Weak positivity on epithelial lining cells (CEA, ×200). (E) Strong positivity on epithelial lining cells (EMA, ×200).
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