Definition Pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas that is painful and at times deadly. Despite the great advances in critical care medicine over the past 20 years, the mortality rate of acute pancreatitis has remained at about 10%. Diagnosis of pancreatic problems is often difficult and treatments are …
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Definition Panniculitis is a broad term referring to inflammation of the fatty layer underneath the skin. It is usually seen in women, on the thighs and lower legs. There are many types of panniculitis, all with different causes, but the condition generally causes the skin to feel hard and to …
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