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An unusual case of cutaneous pancreatic fat necrosis
Smita Agarwal1, Jennell E Nelson, Seth R Stevens
1Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA.
Background:
Cutaneous pancreatic fat necrosis is a pathognomonic sign for pancreatic disease and usually presents as subcutaneous nodules in the pretibial region.
Objective:
A case of cutaneous pancreatic fat necrosis is presented in which the clinical presentation of diffuse erythema was unusual. This disease is discussed and its possible etiologies are reviewed.
Methods:
A MEDLINE search for cases of cutaneous pancreatic fat necrosis presenting as diffuse erythema without nodules was conducted.
Results:
Diffuse erythema is an unusual presentation of cutaneous pancreatic fat necrosis.
Conclusion:
This may be the first case of cutaneous pancreatic fat necrosis presenting as diffuse erythema.
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