Panniculitis

Definition

Panniculitis is the name given to a heterogeneous group of diseases all characterised by inflammation of subcutaneous adipose tissue.

Exclusions

• Calcific panniculitis (EB90.41)
• Mesenteric panniculitis (4B4Y)

3 subordinate codes

• EF00.0Pancreatic enzyme panniculitis
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Disorders of subcutaneous fat

• EF01Lipoatrophy or lipodystrophy
• EF02Certain noninflammatory disorders of subcutaneous fat
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system