Panniculitis
| Definition: |
General term for inflammation of adipose tissue, usually of the skin, characterized by reddened subcutaneous nodules. |
| Notes: |
inflamm of adipose tissue; GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics |
| Also Called: |
Cold Panniculitis,Panniculitis, Subacute Nodular Migratory |
| Previously Indexed: |
Adipose Tissue (1966-1988),Panniculitis, Nodular Nonsuppurative (1966-1988) |
Panniculitis Categories.
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Panniculitis, Nodular Nonsuppurative - A form of panniculitis characterized by recurrent episodes of fever accompanied by the eruption of single or multiple erythematous subcutaneous nodules on the lower extremities. They normally resolve, but tend to leave depressions in the skin. The condition is most often seen in women, alone or in association with other disorders. |
Panniculitis Definitions and Terms
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