Pancreatitis, panniculitis and polyarthritis syndrome: A case report  

作　　者：Hannes Pichler Thomas Stumpner Dietmar Schiller Martin Bischofreiter Reinhold Ortmaier 

机构地区：[1]Department of Orthopedic Surgery,Ordensklinikum Linz Barmherzige Schwestern,Vinzenzgruppe Center of Orthopedic Excellence,Teaching Hospital,Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg,Linz 4010,Austria [2]Department of Gastroenterology,Ordensklinikum Linz Barmherzige Schwestern,Linz 4010,Austria

出　　处：《World Journal of Clinical Cases》2023年第18期4412-4418,共7页世界临床病例杂志

摘　　要：BACKGROUND Pancreatitis,panniculitis,and polyarthritis(PPP)syndrome is a rare form of pancreatic disease.It is characterized by bullous erythematous skin lesions and arthritis,and both are triggered by pancreatic malfunction.Few cases have been described in the literature thus far.Due to the inconsistency in its clinical presentation,its diagnosis can be a challenge.Early therapy initiation is essential to reduce mortality;however,there is currently no gold standard for treatment.CASE SUMMARY A 66-year-old polymorbid male patient presented with several superficial abscesses on both lower legs and painful swelling in the knee.Treatment for septic arthritis and septic skin infection over several weeks failed.His general condition deteriorated gradually and worsened with sudden onset of abdominal pain.A diagnosis of necrotizing pancreatitis was made.He subsequently underwent a laparotomy and drainage of the pancreas.Eventually,our patient improved,and his abdominal complaints,knee pain,and dermal lesions resolved.CONCLUSION PPP syndrome is rare and easily misdiagnosed,as abdominal symptoms may be delayed or absent.Clinicians should consider PPP syndrome if they encounter refractory panniculitis in combination with joint infection.

关 键 词：PANCREATITIS PANNICULITIS POLYARTHRITIS Pancreatitis panniculitis and polyarthritis syndrome Septic arthritis Case report 

分 类 号：R576[医药卫生—消化系统]