NCIt definition : A condition primarily affecting the subcutaneous adipose tissues, showing firm nodules
that often resolve with lipoatrophy. There can be overlying changes of discoid lupus
erythematosus. A skin biopsy showing lobular panniculitis with typical changes of
lupus is needed to rule out other causes of panniculitis, including subcutaneous panniculitis-like
T-cell lymphoma.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: A condition primarily affecting the subcutaneous adipose tissues, showing firm
nodules that often resolve with lipoatrophy. There can be overlying changes of discoid
lupus erythematosus. A skin biopsy showing lobular panniculitis with typical changes
of lupus is needed to rule out other causes of panniculitis, including panniculitic
lymphoma.;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping