Morphological Diversity of Pretibial Myxedema and Its Mechanism of Evolving Process and Outcome: A Retrospective Study of 216 Cases

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Plaque variant. (a) Well-circumscribed and bright red plaques with smooth appearance at the extensors of lower legs. (b) A single scaly, erythematous plaque at the extensor of left lower leg. (c) Well-circumscribed, pigmented, and orange peel-like plaques with hypertrichosis on the extensors of lower legs. (d) Well-circumscribed, scarlet, and orange peel-like plaques with papule-nodule surface on the extensors of lower legs. (e) Red, orange peel-like plaques on the extensors of lower legs and the arrow indicated a hypertrophic scar. (f) Multiple, skin-color, and fungating plaques on the back of toes and feet and at the flexor aspect of ankles.

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