Subcutaneous fat necrosis in two newborns treated with induced hypothermia.

Authors

  • P. Farinelli
  • B. Miglino
  • R. Boldorini
  • E. Colombo

Keywords:

Subcutaneous fat necrosis, Perinatal hypoxia, Induced hypothermia

Abstract

Subcutaneous fat necrosis (SCFN) is a rare cutaneous disorder of the newborn occurring in full-term or post-mature neonates who experienced a perinatal distress (3). SCFN is a transient condition of unknown origin. (6). Two cases of SCFN possibly favored by induced hypothermia were reported.

Published

2011-09-30

How to Cite

Farinelli, P., Miglino, B., Boldorini, R., & Colombo, E. (2011). Subcutaneous fat necrosis in two newborns treated with induced hypothermia. European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology, 21(3), 143–146. Retrieved from https://ejpd.migration.pkpps03.publicknowledgeproject.org/index.php/journal/article/view/750

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Section

Original articles