title: Reticular erythematous mucinosis--(REM syndrome) in twins.
abstract: We present female twins with reticular erythematous mucinosis (REM syndrome). Remarkably, the lesions developed in both sisters almost at the same time in the same locations after UV exposure. Reports of familial manifestations of REM syndrome are very rare and an association to a distinct HLA constellation has not been proven. Our report clearly suggests a genetic predisposition.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergy, Hildesheim Hospital, Hildesheim, Germany. m.fuehler@klinikumhildesheim.de
authors: Maren
authors: M
authors: Fühler
authors: Karl
authors: K
authors: Ottmann
authors: Michael
authors: M
authors: Tronnier
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology*; D004890:Erythema / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006886:Hydroxychloroquine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017520:Mucinoses / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014427:Twins
chemical_list: D006886:Hydroxychloroquine