Subcutaneous Fat Necrosis of the Newborn
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Neonatal Medicine and Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
ABSTRACT Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn is a rare type of localized lobular panniculitis resulting in firm, inflamed, skin-coloured to purple nodules in the fat. The back, limbs and buttocks are common sites affected. The disease may manifest as discrete lumps or as a large hardened area. It occurs most commonly in the first post natal week in term infants. Although, usually a self-limited condition, subcutaneous fat necrosis may be complicated by hypercalcaemia and other metabolic abnormalities and therefore, these patients need close monitoring for complications.
Authors and Affiliations
Navya Handa, Dilip Kachhawa, Jai Prakash Soni, Vinod Kumar Jain, Pankaj Rao
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