Fat necrosis
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Fat necrosis is a form of necrosis that is caused by the action of lipases on adipocytes.[1][2]
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Other names | also known as Balser's necrosis |
Micrograph of breast tissue showing fat necrosis. H&E stain | |
Specialty | Pathology |
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In fat necrosis, the enzyme lipase releases fatty acids from triglycerides. The fatty acids then complex with calcium to form soaps. These soaps appear as white chalky deposits.[3]
It is usually associated with trauma of the pancreas or acute pancreatitis.[3][4] It can also occur in the breast,[5] the salivary glands[6] and neonates after a traumatic delivery.[7]