Synonyms

• Nodular Nonsuppurative Panniculitis
• Pfeiffer-Weber-Christian syndrome
• Relapsing Febrile Nodular Nonsuppurative Panniculitis
• Weber Christian Disease (so-called)

Disorder Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion

Idiopathic nodular panniculitis is a rare spectrum of skin disorders characterized by single or multiple, tender or painful bumps below the surface of the skin (subcutaneous nodules) that usually lead to inflammation of the subcutaneous layer of fat (panniculitis). These nodules tend to be 1-2 centimeters large and most often affect the legs and feet (lower extremities). In most cases, idiopathic nodular panniculitis is associated with fever, a general feeling of ill health (malaise), muscle pain (myalgia), and/or abdominal pain. These symptoms may subside after a few days or weeks and may recur weeks, months, or years later. The exact cause of idiopathic nodular panniculitis is not known (idiopathic).
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Resources

NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
USA
Tel: 3014954484
Fax: 3017186366
Tel: 8772264267
TDD: 3015652966
Email: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info

NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
6610 Rockledge Drive
MSC 6612
Bethesda, MD 20892-6612
Tel: (301)496-5717
Fax: (301)402-3573
TDD: (800)877-8339
Internet: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/

Panniculitis Support Group
100 Pleasant Acres Road
Apt.# 208
York, PA 17402
USA
Email: ladypann@yahoo.com
Internet: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/panniculitis/

Erythema Nodosum Yahoo Support Group

Internet: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/

Alpha-1 Advocacy Alliance
PO Box 202
103 Rapidan Church Lane
Wolftown, VA 22748
Tel: (540)948-6777
Fax: (540)948-6763
Tel: (866)367-2122
Internet: http://www.alpha1advocacy.org

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Last Updated:  7/23/2007
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