Encapsulated necrosis associated with Behçet's syndrome

J Dermatol. 1999 Aug;26(8):522-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.1999.tb02039.x.

Abstract

We reported a case of a 45-year-old woman with encapsulated necrosis associated with Behçet's syndrome. The lesions were characterized by multiple, small subcutaneous nodules on the extremities. Histologically, a nodule consisted of degenerative adipocytes encapsulated by fibrous tissue. A membranocystic lesion was also observed in the cavity of the nodule. The patient had a long-term history of Behçet's syndrome and suffered from erythematous subcutaneous nodules, resembling erythema nodosum on the extremities with a tendency to recurrence. These observations indicate that Behçet's syndrome could be implicated in the development of encapsulated necrosis as an underlying disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Behcet Syndrome / complications*
  • Behcet Syndrome / pathology
  • Extremities
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Necrosis
  • Skin Diseases / etiology*