Panniculus
Panniculus, sometimes referred to as pannus, is a medical term describing a dense layer of fatty tissue growth, consisting of subcutaneous fat in the lower abdominal area.[1] It can be a result of obesity and can be mistaken for a tumor or hernia. Abdominal panniculus can be removed during abdominal panniculectomy, a type of abdominoplasty. A panniculus can also be the result of loose tissues after pregnancy or massive weight loss.[2]
Grading of abdominal panniculi
- Grade 1
- Panniculus barely covers the hairline of the mons pubis but not the genitalia.
- Grade 2
- Extends to cover the genitalia.
- Grade 3
- Extends to cover the upper thigh
- Grade 4
- Extends to cover the mid thigh.
- Grade 5
- Extends to cover the knees or beyond.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "panniculus". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
- ^ "Nomenclature Question: Panniculus or Pannus? Answer: Pannona". elsevier.com. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
- ^ American Society of Plastic Surgeons [ASPS], 2007d