Panniculitis

Reports outline panniculitis study findings from D. García-Romero and colleagues

Published in Cancer Weekly, November 18th, 2008

Data detailed in 'Pancreatic panniculitis' have been presented. According to recent research from Madrid, Spain, "Pancreatic panniculitis is an uncommon complication of pancreatic disease, most frequently pancreatitis and pancreatic carcinoma. The pathogenesis of the process remains unknown, but possibly the release of pancreatic enzymes may induce permeability of the microcirculation and cause fat necrosis."

"Clinically, pancreatic panniculitis presents with tender, ill-defined, red-brown nodules in the lower extremities that may ulcerate and drain an oily substance and usually precedes pancreatic disease. The histopathologic picture consists of a mostly lobular...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-11-18)

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