Panniculus is a fatty layer of subcutaneous tissue. Abdominal panniculus refers to a sheet of fat tissue that is present in the lower abdominal area.
It is not a medical condition but rather a physical finding if you will. It is often seen among obese individuals, in women following pregnancy or among people who have lost a significant amount of weight.
An operation termed a panniculectomy (a kind of abdominoplasty) is designed to remove part of this fat tissue.
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Hello Lindsay,
Panniculus is a fatty layer of subcutaneous tissue. Abdominal panniculus refers to a sheet of fat tissue that is present in the lower abdominal area.
It is not a medical condition but rather a physical finding if you will. It is often seen among obese individuals, in women following pregnancy or among people who have lost a significant amount of weight.
An operation termed a panniculectomy (a kind of abdominoplasty) is designed to remove part of this fat tissue.
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July 23, 2014 - 5:43pmMaryann
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