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Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn
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Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn

Contributors: Craig N. Burkhart MD, Dean Morrell MD, Belinda Tan MD, PhD, Lowell A. Goldsmith MD, MPH
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Synopsis

In subcutaneous fat necrosis, disintegration and destruction of the subcutaneous fat affects newborns (both full-term and premature) within the first 4 weeks of life. Skin lesions are typically not present at birth. Difficult labor and childbirth, perinatal hypothermia and perinatal hypoxia, maternal diabetes, seizures, and preeclampsia have all been associated with the development of these benign skin lesions, which spontaneously resolve over months. Infants are afebrile and without systemic symptoms.

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ICD10CM:
P15.6 – Subcutaneous fat necrosis due to birth injury

SNOMEDCT:
239094006 – Subcutaneous fat necrosis of newborn

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Last Updated:12/16/2021
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Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn
A medical illustration showing key findings of Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn : Erythema, Primarily truncal distribution, Smooth plaque, Smooth nodules
Clinical image of Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn - imageId=46236. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'Erythematous papules and plaques on the back of a neonate.'
Erythematous papules and plaques on the back of a neonate.
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