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Panniculitis, arthritis and pancreatitis
J Francombe1, A N Kingsnorth, E Tunn
1Department of Surgery, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Merseyside.
British Journal of Rheumatology
|July 1, 1995
Summary
Subcutaneous fat necrosis affects 2% of patients with pancreatic disorders, potentially preceding symptoms. Diagnosing and treating related hyperamylasemia and hyperlipasemia remains challenging, requiring further research for effective protocols.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Endocrinology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Subcutaneous fat necrosis occurs in 2% of patients with pancreatic disorders.
- This condition can manifest up to 3 weeks before other clinical symptoms appear.
- Approximately 2% of acute pancreatitis cases are clinically silent, complicating early detection.