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Panniculitis, Nodular Nonsuppurative MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Panniculitis, Nodular Nonsuppurative
Tree Number(s)
C17.300.710.500
C17.800.566.500
Unique ID
D010201
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010201
Scope Note
A form of panniculitis characterized by recurrent episodes of fever accompanied by the eruption of single or multiple erythematous subcutaneous nodules on the lower extremities. They normally resolve, but tend to leave depressions in the skin. The condition is most often seen in women, alone or in association with other disorders.
Entry Term(s)
Weber-Christian Disease
Public MeSH Note
65; was PANNICULITIS 1963-64
History Note
65; was PANNICULITIS 1963-64
Date Introduced
1965/01/01
Last Updated
1999/01/01
Panniculitis, Nodular Nonsuppurative Preferred
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