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Left crus with subcutaneous nodules of panniculitis.
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A 49 year old man with hypertension, Scheuermann's disease (juvenile osteochondrosis of the spine), osteopenia and alcohol abuse was admitted to hospital due to bilateral, painful, erythematous nodules on the lower legs (Fig. 1), appeared and worsened 4 weeks prior to admission.
Pancreatic fat necrosis with ghost cells (H&E 200x).
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This histological presentation is characteristic for pancreatic panniculitis (Fig. 2).