Tender red subcutaneous nodules in an adult female: a challenging diagnosis

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2018 May;110(5):336. doi: 10.17235/reed.2018.5472/2018.

Abstract

Pancreatic panniculitis is an uncommon and rare skin complication of systemic fat necrosis associated with pancreatitis post-ampullectomy. Besides the rarity of the condition, the clinical history and physical examination for diagnosis is also important.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Ampulla of Vater / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pancreatitis / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatitis / etiology
  • Panniculitis / diagnosis*
  • Panniculitis / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*