Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn – An atypical case with typical complications

Abstract

Abstract Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn should be considered in newborns with suggestive skin lesions, even in the absence of perinatal distress. SCFN may cause long‐standing complications, like hypertriglyceridemia or hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia can be refractory to therapy and lead to poor weight gain and nephrocalcinosis, which should be closely monitored.

Keywords

• hypercalcemia
• newborn
• subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn