What condition results in cutaneous edema due to connective tissue deposition?

The condition characterized by cutaneous edema due to connective tissue deposition is myxedema. Myxedema occurs most commonly in hypothyroidism, where there is an accumulation of glycosaminoglycans in the skin and other tissues. This deposition leads to water retention and swelling, giving the skin a thickened, waxy appearance. The excessive accumulation of mucopolysaccharides contributes to the characteristic features of myxedema, including puffy facial features and changes in skin texture.

In contrast, scleroderma involves fibrosis and thickening of the skin due to collagen deposition but does not primarily cause the edematous changes seen in myxedema. Dermatitis refers to inflammation of the skin which may lead to swelling, but it is not specifically due to connective tissue deposition. Psoriasis is primarily an inflammatory skin condition characterized by scaling and plaques, rather than cutaneous edema from connective tissue changes.