Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 2021 08 14;26(4):101269. Epub 2021 Jul 14.
Department of Neonatology and Intensive Care, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 37, 8075, Zurich, Switzerland; Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 37, 8075, Zurich, Switzerland; University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. Electronic address:
Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn (SFNN) is a rare, self-resolving panniculitis. The onset of skins lesions occurs within the first week of life, with a median age of onset around day 6 of life (range 1-70). About 50% of neonates with SFNN will develop hypercalcemia in the first month though some present later. Read More