A 1-week-old newborn with hypercalcemia and palpable nodules: subcutaneous fat necrosis

We present a 1-week-old newborn with subcutaneous fat necrosis complicated by hypercalcemia. She received conservative treatment of adequate hydration and restricted supplementary vitamin D.

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Published in:Canadian Medical Association journal 2008-06, Vol.178 (13), p.1653-1654
Main Authors: Aljaser, Fahed, MD, Weinstein, Michael, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Babies
Calcium - blood
Care and treatment
Case studies
Complications and side effects
Contraindications
Diagnosis
Dietary supplements
Fat Necrosis - complications
Fat Necrosis - diagnosis
Fat Necrosis - therapy
Female
Fluid Therapy - methods
Health aspects
Humans
Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia - blood
Hypercalcemia - etiology
Hypercalcemia - therapy
Infant, Newborn
Infants (Newborn)
Medical disorders
Medical treatment
Necrosis
Palpation
Practice
Risk factors
Severity of Illness Index
Thorax
Vitamin D - blood
Vitamins - blood
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Summary:We present a 1-week-old newborn with subcutaneous fat necrosis complicated by hypercalcemia. She received conservative treatment of adequate hydration and restricted supplementary vitamin D.
ISSN:0008-4409
0820-3946
1488-2329
DOI:10.1503/cmaj.070734