Panniculitis, Idiopathic Nodular / Disease

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Panniculitis, Idiopathic Nodular

Synonyms of Panniculitis, Idiopathic Nodular

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

Disorder Subdivisions

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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Organizations related to Panniculitis, Idiopathic Nodular

Alpha-1 Advocacy Alliance
PO Box 202
Wolftown VA 22748
Phone #: 540-948-6777
800 #: 866-367-2122
e-mail: N/A
Home page: http://www.alpha1advocacy.org
Erythema Nodosum Yahoo Support Group
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None None None
Phone #: N/A
800 #: N/A
e-mail: N/A
Home page: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/
Madisons Foundation
PO Box 241956
Los Angeles CA 90024
Phone #: 310-264-0826
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.madisonsfoundation.org
NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda MD 20892-3675
Phone #: 301-495-4484
800 #: 877-226-4267
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info
NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
6610 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda MD 20892-6612
Phone #: 301-496-5717
800 #: --
e-mail: N/A
Home page: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/
Panniculitis Support Group
100 Pleasant Acres Road
York PA 17402
Phone #: --
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/panniculitis/

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