Innehållsförteckning
Vad betyder pannikulit?
Inflammation av hudens fettväv, karakteriserad av röda subkutana knölar.
Hur länge har man knölros?
Knölros går oftast över spontant inom 3-6 veckor, även utan behandling. Behandling skall fokuseras på eventuell bakomliggande sjukdom.
What is mesenteric panniculitis?
Mesenteric panniculitis is a rare disorder that is part of a spectrum of diseases affecting the mesentery, a portion of the peritoneum that supports and attaches the intestines to the abdominal wall.
What is the halo sign in mesenteric panniculitis?
Because mesenteric panniculitis is not an invasive disorder, blood vessels within the mesentery appear to be spared from the inflammatory mass. This is referred to as the “halo sign” and is highly characteristic of mesenteric panniculitis as opposed to malignancy of the mesentery.
When is biopsy indicated in the diagnosis of mesenteric panniculitis?
Due to its variable clinical presentation and rarity, the diagnosis of mesenteric panniculitis is often delayed. Tissue biopsy is required to secure the diagnosis of mesenteric panniculitis and rule out neoplastic infiltration of the mesentery. However, not every patient suspected of having the disease will require a biopsy.
What are the symptoms of mesenteric inflammation?
Some symptoms, such as abdominal pain, are due to the mass-like effect of mesenteric inflammation, and potentially involvement of adjacent structures including the small intestine. The second group of symptoms occurs in the presence of chronic inflammation and may include weight loss, fever, and fatigue.
What is panniculitis?
Please review the contents of the article and add the appropriate references if you can. Unsourced or poorly sourced material may be challenged and removed. Panniculitis is a group of diseases whose hallmark is inflammation of subcutaneous adipose tissue (the fatty layer under the skin – panniculus adiposus ).
How is panniculitis diagnosed?
The diagnosis is established by a skin biopsy, as there are characteristic microscopic features depending on the cause. The most common form of panniculitis is erythema nodosum.
Does panniculitis leave a mark?
Some forms of panniculitis do not leave a mark, but destructive forms of panniculitis tend to leave a permanent dent in the skin. See smartphone apps to check your skin.
Is Nodular vasculitis a form of panniculitis?
It is now considered a panniculitis that is not associated with a single defined pathogen. Nodular vasculitis is a skin condition characterized by small, tender, reddened nodules on the legs, mostly on the calves and shins. Microscopically there are epithelioid granulomas and vasculitis in the subcutaneous tissue, making it a form of panniculitis.