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Kayvan Mirnia1, Maryam Saeedi1, Razieh Sangsari1
1Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Center of Excellence, Faculty of Medicine Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Key Clinical Message:
Lipid hemihypertrophy should be considered in the differential diagnosis of neonatal asymmetry. Early recognition and further evaluation for associated disorders are important for appropriate management and surveillance of potential complications.
Abstract:
We present the case of a 5-day-old female neonate who presented with a visibly enlarged right thigh, right labia majora, and below the right mandible. This case report highlights the importance of early identification, comprehensive evaluation, and multidisciplinary management in neonates with lipid hemihypertrophy to optimize their long-term outcomes and quality of life.
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