Weber–Christian disease is a cutaneous condition characterized by recurrent subcutaneous nodules that heal with depression of the overlying skin.
It is a type of
panniculitis.
It is a rare disease seen in females 30–60 years of age. It is a recurring inflammation of fatty layers of tissue present beneath the skin. Clinical course is characterised by exacerbations and remissions. Lesions are bilaterally symmetrical and are usually seen in the lower legs.
Eponym
It is named after
Frederick Parkes Weber and
Henry Asbury Christian
Henry Asbury Christian (February 17, 1876 – August 24, 1951), was an American professor of pathology named in the condition Hand–Schüller–Christian disease.
Biography
Henry Asbury Christian was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on February 17, ...
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See also
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency panniculitis
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List of cutaneous conditions
Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the Human body, body and composed of Human skin, skin, hair, Nail (anatomy), nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function o ...
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Conditions of the subcutaneous fat
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