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Subcutaneous Fat Necrosis of the Newborn: A Case Report of a Term Infant Presenting with Malaise and Fever at Age of 9 Weeks
Joint Authors
Chikaodinaka, Ayuk Adaeze
Jude, Anikene Chukwuemeka
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Subcutaneous fat necrosis (SFN) is a rare, temporary, self-limited pathology affecting adipose tissue of full-term or postmature neonates.
It is a rare entity especially in Nigeria and usually occurs in the first weeks following a complicated delivery.
Because it is not very common, diagnosis is easily missed.
It may resolve spontaneously without sequelae but patients need to be followed up because of development of late complications especially hypercalcemia.
We report a case of SFN of the newborn noted within one week of birth and highlight the need for proper prompt diagnosis and the need for follow-up to assess possible complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chikaodinaka, Ayuk Adaeze& Jude, Anikene Chukwuemeka. 2015. Subcutaneous Fat Necrosis of the Newborn: A Case Report of a Term Infant Presenting with Malaise and Fever at Age of 9 Weeks. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059789
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chikaodinaka, Ayuk Adaeze& Jude, Anikene Chukwuemeka. Subcutaneous Fat Necrosis of the Newborn: A Case Report of a Term Infant Presenting with Malaise and Fever at Age of 9 Weeks. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059789
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chikaodinaka, Ayuk Adaeze& Jude, Anikene Chukwuemeka. Subcutaneous Fat Necrosis of the Newborn: A Case Report of a Term Infant Presenting with Malaise and Fever at Age of 9 Weeks. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059789
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059789