Fat Necrosis, Subcutaneous, Of Newborn - DermAtlas

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Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

fat necrosis, subcutaneous, of newborn

Body Site

abdomen

Age

3 weeks

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

Color

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

Comments

A healthy 3 week old was referred for evaluation of a firm plaque on the left lower abdomen. Pathology demonstrated typical changes of subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn. She dontinued to grow and develop normally while the plaque resolved over the subsequent 4 months. Serum calcium levels were also normal during this period.

Description

tender hard rubbery infiltrated plaque

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2/10/2001 12:52:30

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