Abstract

Cutaneous pancreatic fat necrosis is a pathognomonic sign for pancreatic disease and usually presents as subcutaneous nodules in the pretibial region. A case of cutaneous pancreatic fat necrosis is presented in which the clinical presentation of diffuse erythema was unusual. This disease is discussed and its possible etiologies are reviewed. A MEDLINE search for cases of cutaneous pancreatic fat necrosis presenting as diffuse erythema without nodules was conducted. Diffuse erythema is an unusual presentation of cutaneous pancreatic fat necrosis. This may be the first case of cutaneous pancreatic fat necrosis presenting as diffuse erythema.

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