Septal panniculitis
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Septal panniculitis is a condition of the subcutaneous fat
affecting the layer of adipose tissue
that lies between the dermis
and underlying fascia
, of which there are two forms: acute erythema nodosum
and chronic erythema nodosum
.
Subcutaneous tissue
The hypodermis, also called the hypoderm, subcutaneous tissue, or superficial fascia is the lowermost layer of the integumentary system in vertebrates. Types of cells that are found in the hypodermis are fibroblasts, adipose cells, and macrophages...
affecting the layer of adipose tissue
Adipose tissue
In histology, adipose tissue or body fat or fat depot or just fat is loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. It is technically composed of roughly only 80% fat; fat in its solitary state exists in the liver and muscles. Adipose tissue is derived from lipoblasts...
that lies between the dermis
Dermis
The dermis is a layer of skin between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissues, and is composed of two layers, the papillary and reticular dermis...
and underlying fascia
Fascia
A fascia is a layer of fibrous tissue that permeates the human body. A fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds muscles, groups of muscles, blood vessels, and nerves, binding those structures together in much the same manner as plastic wrap can be used to hold the contents of sandwiches...
, of which there are two forms: acute erythema nodosum
Acute erythema nodosum
Acute erythema nodosum is a skin condition, a reactive process commonly associated with a streptococcal infection which, in children, is by far the most common precipitant.- See also :* Chronic erythema nodosum* Erythema nodosum...
and chronic erythema nodosum
Chronic erythema nodosum
Chronic erythema nodosum is a form of septal panniculitis that is much less common than acute erythema nodosum....
.
See also
- Erythema nodosumErythema nodosumErythema nodosum is an inflammation of the fat cells under the skin characterized by tender red nodules or lumps that are usually seen on both shins...
- List of cutaneous conditions
- PanniculitisPanniculitisPanniculitis is a group of diseases whose hallmark is inflammation of subcutaneous adipose tissue...
- Skin lesion