Weber-Christian disease

What are the causes?

There are a wide range of possible causes of panniculitis, although often the cause is not known. Common causes include:

an infection usually a viral or bacterial infection, but sometimes Tuberculosis (TB)
an inflammatory disease such as Crohns disease or ulcerative colitis
some medicines, including the oral contraceptive pill or sulphonamides (a group of antibiotics )
sarcoidosis a rare disease that causes body cells to form into clumps, called granulomas, in the lungs and skin
leukaemia (cancer of the white blood cells) or lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system, part of your immune system)

Some cases of panniculitis may be caused by the body's immune system mistakenly attacking the fat cells.

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018

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Introduction

Panniculitis is a broad term meaning inflammation of the fatty layer underneath the skin. It is usually seen in women, on the thighs and lower legs.

Other symptoms

As well as skin symptoms, panniculitis may also be associated with: fever fatigue weight loss nausea and vomiting joint pain

What are the causes?

There are a wide range of possible causes of panniculitis, although often the cause is not known. Common causes include: an infection usually a viral or bacterial infection, but sometimes Tuberculos

Types of panniculitis

The layer of fat underneath the skin is made of lobules (groups of fat cells) held together by connective tissue. Doctors sometimes classify the disease as either: mostly septal the inflammation mos

Doctors will aim to treat the underlying cause of the panniculitis, if known, and relieve some of the symptoms. While treatment is underway, you will be asked to ensure you get enough rest and to elev

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