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Pancreatic panniculitis and carcinoma of the pancreas
Author(s) -
Sagi L.,
Amichai B.,
Barzilai A.,
Weitzen R.,
Trau H.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2008.02992.x
Subject(s) - medicine , pancreas , pancreatic carcinoma , carcinoma , panniculitis , pathology , general surgery , pancreatic cancer , cancer
Summary Pancreatic panniculitis is a rare complication of carcinoma of the pancreas, most often accompanying the rare acinar cystadenocarcinoma. It presents with painful erythematous subcutaneous nodules typically located on the leg. We present a case of a 79‐year‐old man with neuroendocrine carcinoma of the pancreas and liver metastasis, who developed painful subcutaneous nodules on his shins. Laboratory values included a raised lipase level with normal amylase level and peripheral eosinophilia. The patient was treated with nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs, dexamethasone and antibiotics, with resolution of the dermatological symptoms.