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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