Lobular Panniculitis in a Patient with Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia
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Keywords
panniculitis, panniculitis with chronic lymphoid leukemia, cutaneous manifestations of chronic lymphoid leukemia
Abstract
Panniculitis is the inflammation of the subcutaneous fat that presents as red, painful nodules under the skin and may be a manifestation of internal disease. Causes of lobular panniculitis include systemic lupus erythema, pancreatic disorders, α1-antitrypsin deficiency, or infection. This case discusses a 63-year-old female that presents with lobular panniculitis without vasculitis associated with chronic lymphoid leukemia. Though cutaneous manifestations due to chronic lymphoid leukemia are not uncommon, it is rare to see panniculitis associated with chronic lymphoid leukemia.
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