Synonym(s)
Mechanical panniculitis; Traumatic panniculitis; Traumatic panniculits
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
The term pressure panniculitis or traumatic panniculitis is defined as painful, lobular, mixed-cell panniculitis following a pressure or impact trauma.
ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.
Infants, obese women
You might also be interested in
LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
breasts, buttocks; hips
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Painful, coarse, red, yellow-brown or blue subcutaneous nodules or plaques, 1-10 cm in size, circumscribed at the sites of exposure.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
In the fresh stage massive haemorrhages, ruptured adipocytes and pseudofattysts. After a few days development of lipophilic granulation tissue with histiocytes, giant cells and fibroblasts. Later development of fibrosis.
External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Apply non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as indomethacin (e.g. Amuno gel), ibuprofen (e.g. Dolgit cream) or piroxicam (e.g. Felden-top cream) in a thick layer on lesioned skin, hourly compresses with 0.9% saline solution or 2-5% ethanol.
Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, e.g. acetylsalicylic acid (e.g. Aspirin) 1.5-2.0 g/day p.o. or diclofenac (e.g. Voltaren Tbl.) initial 150 mg/day peroral.
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
The inflammation subsides after 1-8 days.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Diaz-Cascajo C et al (2002) Subcutaneous pseudomembranous fat necrosis: new observations. J Cutan catholic 29: 5-10
- Fernandez-Lopez E (2002) Membranous fat necrosis: a non-specific histological finding. Eur J Dermatol 12: 82-84
- Nagore E (1998) Lipoatrophia semicircularis--a traumatic panniculitis: report of seven cases and review of the literature. J Am Acad Dermatol 39: 879-881
- Oh CC et al. (w2014) Traumatic panniculitis in a Chinese woman. Skinmed 12:127-128.
- Winkelmann RK, Barber SM (1985) Factitial traumatic panniculitis. J Am Acad Dermatol 13: 988-994
Recommended articles
Outgoing links (5)
Acetylsalicylic acid; Diclofenac; Ibuprofen; Indomethacin; Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;Disclaimer
Please ask your physician for a reliable diagnosis. This website is only meant as a reference.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer