Panniculitis Febrile Recurrent Non-suppurating

Panniculitis (panniculus, from the Latin pannus - shell) is a chronic inflammatory disease of adipose tissue, characterized by attacks of its painful compaction, sometimes with the appearance of redness and swelling, as well as disruption of its function depending on the location (local disturbance of microcirculation, disorders of lymphatic drainage, lymphatic drainage ).

Symptoms of panniculitis

Common symptoms include:

- fever - abdominal or chest pain - loss of appetite - fatigue and weakness - chills and sweating - swollen lymph nodes.

Panniculitis can develop anywhere on the body, including the skin, fatty tissue of the thighs, abdomen, buttocks, face or head. Symptoms can vary but usually include: swelling, thickening of the skin, redness, hyperpigmentation, fever and pain. Sometimes symptoms such as headache and fatigue may occur.

Treatment and diagnosis of panniculitis.

Diagnosis of panniculitis is based on symptoms, a physical examination of the affected area of ​​the body, tests of body fluids, and blood testing to detect markers of infection or inflammation. As a rule, panniculitis is treated by a dermatologist, dermato-oncologist or general practitioners. Treatment may include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pain and swelling, hormonal medications, immunosuppressants, and even surgery for advanced cases. The duration of treatment varies from several weeks to several months. Without treatment, some types of panniculitis can cause scar tissue to form and leave visible marks on the skin for life.

Panniculitis refers to a number of inflammatory diseases characterized by inflammatory changes in the subcutaneous fat. May be caused by infections, autoimmune diseases and other factors. A number of authors consider recurrent fever as an independent diagnosis option after excluding all other causes of fever. May be accompanied by skin erythema, malaise, and increased body temperature. The exact cause of the disease is unknown, but it often occurs in the age group of about 65 years and is characterized by frequent relapses. The disease is manifested by the appearance of dense, painful hardening of adipose tissue under the skin. The lateral thighs, buttocks, abdomen, shoulders and legs are predominantly affected. Palpation usually reveals softening of the subcutaneous fatty tissue and infiltration, which does not disappear with pressure. Differential diagnosis is carried out with other inflammatory diseases, such as carbuncle, impetigo, erythrasma. Patients may complain of malaise, high fever and pain on palpation of the affected area.