nodular non-suppurative panniculitis

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Disease Overview

Nodular non-suppurative panniculitis, known as Weber-Christian disease (WCD), is a rare skin disorder characterized by recurring inflammation in the subcutaneous layer of fat.

Synonyms

Pfeiffer-Weber-Christian syndrome
Relapsing febrile nodular nonsuppurative panniculitis
Relapsing febrile nodular panniculitis
WCD
Weber - Christian disease
Weber Christian disease
Weber-Christian disease
Weber-Christian panniculitis
idiopathic lobular panniculitis
idiopathic nodular panniculitis
nodular non-suppurative febrile panniculitis
nodular nonsuppurative panniculitis
panniculitis nodular nonsuppurative

GARD Disease Summary

The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) has information and resources for patients, caregivers, and families that may be helpful before and after diagnosis of this condition. GARD is a program of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Orphanet

Orphanet has a summary about this condition that may include information on the diagnosis, care, and treatment as well as other resources. Some of the information and resources are available in languages other than English. The summary may include medical terms, so we encourage you to share and discuss this information with your doctor. Orphanet is the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research and the Health Programme of the European Union.