Factitial Weber-Christian disease: a case report.

Abstract

A 28 yr old white woman with fevers, arthralgias, and panniculitis was found to have factitial Weber-Christian disease induced by repeated subcutaneous injections of paint. The characteristics of self-induced dermatoses, various agents used in their production, and the psychodynamics of patients with self-induced illnesses are discussed. It is important that this diagnostic possibility be considered in patients presenting with obscure constitutional, musculoskeletal, and cutaneous findings.

• Authors: A Dlesk, R S Panush
• Journal: The Journal of rheumatology (J Rheumatol) 1981 Jan-Feb Vol. 8 Issue 1 Pg. 129-32 ISSN: 0315-162X [Print] Canada
• PMID: 7218241 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.)

Topics

• Adult
• Borderline Personality Disorder (complications)
• Female
• Humans
• Paint (adverse effects)
• Panniculitis, Nodular Nonsuppurative (diagnosis, etiology)
• Substance-Related Disorders (complications)