Subcutaneous fat necrosis with hypercalcemia.
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2006-04-03
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Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn (SCFN) is an uncommon condition and may be complicated by hypercalcemia. A 28-day-old neonate, presenting with SCFN, hypercalcemia and nephrocalcinosis was managed with intravenous saline followed by furosemide, oral prednisolone, potassium citrate and etidronate.
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Vijayakumar M, Prahlad N, Nammalwar BR, Shanmughasundharam R. Subcutaneous fat necrosis with hypercalcemia. Indian Pediatrics. 2006 Apr; 43(4): 360-3