[Case of nodular non-suppurative paniculitis (Weber-Christian syndrome)].

It is reported on a 42-year-old female patient with panniculitis nodularis non suppurativa (Weber-Christian's syndrome). Anamnesis and histological findings are discussed and the therapy is explained. In the discussion the finally still unknown etiology (allergic, autoimmunological) as well as the differential diagnosis (focal panniculitis, lipomatosis subcutanea, erythema nodosum and others) are explained.