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Declan O'Riorda,MD Declan O'R

Diagnosis

intravenous infiltrate calcinosis cutis

Body Site

forearm arm elbow

Age

2 weeks

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

red

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

Comments

This 2 week old former 30 week gestation infant developed calcinosis cutis in an intraveous infiltrate of hyperalimentation fluid containing calcium. Initially the nodules were red, swollen and tender. Over several weeks the erythema resolved but rock hard nodules persisted.

Description

2.5 X 1.5 cm tender red subcutaneous nodule

Categories

neonatal dermatology Iatrogenic disorders, child abuse,

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12/20/2001 11:52:35

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