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Suppurative granulomatous eosinophilic panniculitis: case report.
H Ahmed1, A H Rafindadi, U H Pindiga
1Department of Paediatrics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.
East African Medical Journal
|March 29, 2000
Summary
This case study details a fatal pediatric Weber-Christian disease variant in Nigeria, characterized by severe subcutaneous nodules. The rare presentation highlights the critical and often aggressive nature of this panniculitis in children.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Weber-Christian disease is a rare lipoatrophic panniculitis.
- Unusual variants can present with diverse clinical manifestations.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old Nigerian male presented with extensive subcutaneous indurations and nodules.
- Affected areas included the cheeks, lips, and left pectoral/supraclavicular regions.
Findings:
- Wedge biopsy confirmed suppurative granulomatous eosinophilic panniculitis.
- No specific trigger for the panniculitis was identified despite thorough investigation.
Implications:
- This is the first reported pediatric case of this Weber-Christian disease variant in Nigeria.
- The case underscores the potentially fatal and aggressive course of this rare panniculitis in children.