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Panniculitis is a group of diseases whose hallmark is inflammation of subcutaneous adipose tissue (the fatty layer under the skin – panniculus adiposus). [1] Symptoms include tender skin nodules, and systemic signs such as weight loss and fatigue.
The panniculus (often incorrectly referred to as pannus) [1] is a dense layer of fatty tissue consisting of excess subcutaneous fat within the lower abdominal region. [2] ...
The panniculus adiposus is the fatty layer of the subcutaneous tissues, superficial to a deeper vestigial layer of muscle, the panniculus carnosus. [1]It includes structures that are considered fascia by some sources but not by others.
Lupus erythematosus panniculitis consists of soft, deep subcutaneous plaques or nodules that can occasionally appear in crops. Proximal extremities, in particular the lateral aspects of the arms and shoulders, face, trunk, buttocks breast, and scalp, are typically involved.
Septal panniculitis is a condition of the subcutaneous fat affecting the layer of adipose tissue that lies between the dermis and underlying fascia, of which there are two forms: acute erythema nodosum and chronic erythema nodosum.
Erythema induratum is a panniculitis on the calves. It occurs mainly in women, but it is very rare now. It occurs mainly in women, but it is very rare now. Historically, when it has occurred, it has often been concomitant with cutaneous tuberculosis , and it was formerly thought to be always a reaction to the TB bacteria .
Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma is a subtype of peripheral T-cell lymphoma.Peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) is defined as a diverse group of aggressive lymphomas that develop from mature-stage white blood cells called T-cells and natural killer cells (see figure for an overview of PTCL subtypes).
Atrophic connective tissue panniculitis is a rare condition, and often occurs on the upper or lower extremities. [1] See also. Involutional lipoatrophy;