Subcutaneous fat necrosis in two newborns treated with induced hypothermia.

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Farinelli P., Miglino B., Boldorini R., Colombo E. 2011. Subcutaneous fat necrosis in two newborns treated with induced hypothermia. Eur. J. Pediat. Dermatol. 21 (3):143 -46.

Authors

Farinelli P. Miglino B. Boldorini R. Colombo E.
pp. 143 - 146

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.

Keywords

Subcutaneous fat necrosis, Perinatal hypoxia, Induced hypothermia

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 3 (2011)