Abstract
Subcutaneous fat necrosis (SFN) of the newborn is a rare entity seen in newborns with several fetal and maternal risk factors. Lesions of SFN which appear as diffuse swelling, erythematous nodules or plaques are typically located on extremities, trunk, and some parts of the face. A conservative treatment with analgesics is sufficient in most of the cases. Because of the nonspecific appearance of the lesions, SFN can easily be misdiagnosed as hemangioma or other disorders more frequently seen in this age group. Hypercalcemia and other serious complications may be overlooked in the case of misdiagnosis. We present a newborn with SFN, who was treated with hypothermia after asphyxic birth, resolving spontaneously in first 2 months of her life.
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