MUCIN DEPOSITS IN MORPHEA AND SYSTEMIC SCLERODERMA

Background: Though rarely reported, mucin deposition may be observed i n scleroderma. Objective: To verify the frequency of significant amoun ts of mucin in the biopsy specimens. Methods: Biopsies from 20 patient s with scleroderma were reviewed and stained to verify the presence of mucin. Results: Mucin deposits were found in all of the 20 specimens. Conclusion: Mucin deposition is probably a constant feature in both m orphea and systemic scleroderma. Its relevance in differential diagnos is between scleredema and scleroderma is debatable.