title: [Fatal course of a fungal pneumonia in glucocorticoid-treated recurrent febrile nodular panniculitis; Pfeifer-Weber-Christian syndrome].
abstract: The history of a 63 yr. old woman with a serious form of Weber-Christian's disease is reported. During treatment with glucocorticosteriods and antibiotics bilateral condida pneumonitis developed, which ended fatally. A short review of Weber-Christian's disease is given, and the problems concerning its treatment are outlined. The systemic application of glucocorticosteroids in this disease should be reserved for the serious forms.
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002177:Candidiasis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010201:Panniculitis, Nodular Nonsuppurative / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000209:etiology*; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D011239:Prednisolone
vernacular_title: Tödlich verlaufende Pilzpneumonie bei glucocorticoid-behandelter Panniculitis febrilis nodularis recidivans Pfeifer - Weber - Christian.