Histological appearance of scleroderma include all except
Ans: A Extensive fibrosis of upper 1/3 of the dermis Mucin deposition is a feature of metabolic diseases like pretibial myxedema, scleroderma and lichen myxedematosis. Microscopy appearance of scleroderma- Thinning of epidermis, extensive fibrosis of lower 2/3 of dermis, replacement of subcutaneous fat, homogenization of collagen and decreased adnexal structure.
Extensive fibrosis of upper 1/3 of the dermis
Decreased adnexal structure.
Homogenization of collagen
Increased dermis thickness