Intraosseous fat necrosis and infarction associated with pancreatitis.
A case of trauma-induced pancreatitis with subsequent intraosseous fat necrosis and infarction is presented. The young patient demonstrated multiple cortical lytic lesions of the lower extremities and bilateral sterile joint effusions. Several radiographic modalities were employed in the workup of his disease. Related findings and pathophysiologic considerations are reviewed.
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Department of Radiology, University of Tennessee, Memphis.
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D000328:Adult; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005218:Fat Necrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications