Sclerema neonatorum

Sclerema neonatorum is a rare and severe skin condition that is characterized by diffuse hardening of the subcutaneous tissue with minimal inflammation.[1][2] It usually affects premature, ill newborns. Prognosis is poor.

Sclerema neonatorum
SpecialtyPediatrics 

Minimal inflammation helps distinguish sclerema neonaturum from subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn.

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References

  1. William D. James, Timothy G. Berger; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. p. 490. ISBN 978-0-7216-2921-6.
  2. Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. pp. 1515, 1524, 1525. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.


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