SCLEREDEMA ? AN UNDERREPORTED COMPLICATION OF DIABETES

Scleredema is a major dermatological complication of uncontrolled long term Diabetes Mellitus. It occurs due to increased mucin deposition along the deep dermis layers. We present a case of Scleredema diabeticorum a benign complication of Diabetes Mellitus, that mimicked angioedema which is an emergency condition. Though regarded as a benign condition it can involve the viscera and rarely can be fatal.