Abstract
Subcutaneous fat necrosis (SCFN) is an uncommon cause of neonatal hypercalcaemia. It is usually seen in neonates after a complicated delivery within the first month of life. While uncommon, hypercalcaemia can be fatal. It is characterised by red-purple plaques in fatty points along with firm subcutaneous nodules. Rarely, SCFN may cause severe hypercalcaemia with no visible skin lesion. In this rare case, we report severe infancy hypercalcaemia without characteristic skin lesion on first physical examination, unresponsive to hydration, diuretic, prednisolone and standard dose of pamidronate treatment. As timely diagnosis and treatment are so important, this complication should be kept in mind even in such clinical presentations.
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