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Eosinophilic panniculitis in a female child: An unusual presentation.

Authors :
Jain, Sonia
Jain, Pramod
Jakhar, Preeti
Shivkumar, V. B.
Source :
Indian Dermatology Online Journal; Jan/Feb2015, Vol. 6 Issue 1, p34-36, 3p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Eosinophilic panniculitis (EP) is characterized by prominent infiltration of subcutaneous fat with eosinophils. The etiology is diverse. This is not a disease but represents a reaction pattern that may occur in a variety of circumstances. The exact pathogenesis of the disease is still unclear. We present the case of a 6-year-old girl child who was diagnosed with EP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22295178
Volume :
6
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Indian Dermatology Online Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
100377624
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/2229-5178.148935