Weber-Christian disease misdiagnosed as polymyositis: a case report with literature review

VernacularTitle:临床病例评析——复发性结节性非化脓性脂膜炎误诊为多发性肌炎分析
Author: Zhihua TU ; Hua YE ; Shi CHEN ; Dingbao CHEN ; Zhanguo LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Polymyositis; Diagnostic errors; Panniculitis,nodular nonsuppurative
From: Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2014;18(8):538-540
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To analyze the clinical features of Weber-Christian disease (WCD) and to make a review of the literature for early diagnosis and treatment.Methods The clinical features of an atypical WCD patient who had been misdiagnosed as polymyositis were analyzed.Results WCD was characterized by subcutaneous nodules and systemic symptoms.Repeating physical examination and biopsy in time were important if the nodules were not obvious.Conclusion WCD is often misdiagnosed because of the complicated clinical manifestations.Carefully physical examination and timely biopsy are help for early diagnosis.