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Weber-Christian syndrome |
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Weber-Christian syndrome
Relapsing nodular nonsuppurative panniculitis A rare idiopathic condition, which primarily affects adult ♀ Clinical Crops of subcutaneous nodules on the thighs, abdomen, arms, and breasts, accompanied by fever,
local inflammation, rheumatic complaints–arthritis, arthralgia, myalgia, hepatosplenomegaly, abdominal pain, & episcleritis Lab Nonspecific; leukopenia, ↑ ESR, rheumatoid factor, cryoglobulinemia DiffDx Erythema induratum,
sarcoidosis, postinjection fat necrosis Management Symptomatic relief with corticosteroids, chloroquine, phenylbutazone. See Panniculitis. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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