A case of deadly panniculitis. (3rd July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yuson, Carlo; Maiolo, Corinne; Hissaria, Pravin
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2018
• Publication Date: 2018-07-03
• Subjects: immunology -- haematology (incl blood transfusion) -- systemic lupus erythematosus; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-225170
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : While the majority of panniculitides are benign in nature, there are rare instances when panniculitis presents as the initial sign of a complex disease state. We describe a case of panniculitis initially diagnosed as lupus profundus that was challenged when features of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis became apparent. We illustrate how some key clinical features and newer investigations can help differentiate between benign and malignant panniculitis.