Pancreatitis, panniculitis, polyarthritis syndrome; a rare complication in a patient with chronic pancreatitis.

The pancreatitis, panniculitis, polyarthritis (PPP) syndrome involves the association of pancreatic pathology, panniculitis of pancreatic origin, and polyarthritis secondary to intra-articular fat necrosis. The incidence is unknown, and the mortality rate is as high as 24%. Treatment targets the underlying pancreatic pathology.