Subcutaneous pancreatic fat necrosis associated with acute arthritis.

Saag, K G; Niemann, T H; Warner, C A; Naides, S J · J Rheumatol · 1992

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Subcutaneous fat necrosis is a well described, rare sequela of acute pancreatitis. Uncommonly, arthritis is seen in association with these 2 disease processes. We report a case of fulminant pancreatitis presenting as an acute arthritis. Birefringent crystal-like structures led to initial diagnostic confusion with gout.

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