Catalog

Lupus panniculitis

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Link to WHO Definition

Lupus panniculitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/84064653

Lupus panniculitis is characterised by a destructive inflammation of subcutaneous fat. This manifests itself clinically as indurated plaques which resolve with localised fat atrophy. Depending on the intensity of the inflammation a patient may first present with atrophy rather than induration. The overlying skin may show changes of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus. The face, upper arms, upper trunk, breasts, buttocks and thighs are most commonly affected.