In:
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, SAGE Publications, Vol. 4, No. 2 ( 2000-04), p. 110-112
Abstract:
Weber-Christian disease is a controversial entity that histologically presents as a lobular panniculitis. A systemic variant of this disorder, in which visceral fat is affected, has been reported. Objective: A 29-year-old woman with Weber-Christian disease developed a rapidly enlarging abdominal mass during hospitalization for a flare of her skin condition. The mass resolved spontaneously. Radiographic studies demonstrated a mesenteric cyst, which was thought to represent involvement of mesenteric fat by Weber-Christian disease. Conclusion: The appearance of an abdominal or pelvic mass in a patient with Weber-Christian disease may be due to visceral involvement by the inflammatory process.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1203-4754
,
1615-7109
DOI:
10.1177/120347540000400214
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2000
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2038674-6
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