Pancreatic Panniculitis / Subcutaneous Nodular Fat Necrosis Quiz

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is pancreatic panniculitis / subcutaneous nodular fat necrosis?

Pancreatic panniculitis is a rare type of panniculitis marked by cell death in subcutaneous fat (the deepest layer of fat). The exact cause is unknown, but it could be due to an excess of enzymes produced by the pancreas as a result of pancreatic disease.

Symptoms of pancreatic panniculitis / subcutaneous nodular fat necrosis

  • Lumps under the skin

  • Lower left abdomen or tummy pain

Questions your doctor may ask to check for pancreatic panniculitis / subcutaneous nodular fat necrosis

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose pancreatic panniculitis / subcutaneous nodular fat necrosis

  • Do you feel a lump/lumps under your skin?

  • Do you have pain in the bottom left area of your abdomen (stomach)?

Treatment for pancreatic panniculitis / subcutaneous nodular fat necrosis

Treating pancreatic panniculitis involves addressing the underlying pancreatic disease, which may require surgical or medical management. The lesions typically heal on their own afterward.

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Yukiko Ueda

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