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[Subcutaneous fat necrosis with hypercalcemia]

K N Hansen1, T Balslev, T J Lyngbye

  • 1Børneafdelingen og radiologisk afdeling, Aalborg Sygehus.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|September 25, 1995
PubMed
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Subcutaneous fat necrosis (SFN) in infants can cause severe hypercalcemia. Treatment involves glucocorticoids and dietary changes, with ongoing calcium monitoring recommended.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Dermatology
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Subcutaneous fat necrosis (SFN) is a rare neonatal condition.
  • Hypercalcemia is a potential complication of SFN.
  • The pathogenesis of SFN-associated hypercalcemia is not fully understood.

Observation:

  • This case report details an infant with SFN presenting with severe, late-onset hypercalcemia.
  • Standard treatment with calcitonin was ineffective in normalizing calcium levels.
  • The infant was successfully treated with glucocorticoids and dietary modifications.

Findings:

  • The study did not confirm the theory that hypercalcemia in SFN is due to locally produced 1,25-dihydroxy-cholecalciferol.
  • Glucocorticoids and dietary calcium/vitamin D restriction emerged as effective management strategies.

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  • Close monitoring of calcium levels is crucial for infants diagnosed with SFN.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing hypercalcemia in SFN.
    • It suggests alternative treatment approaches when calcitonin is ineffective.
    • Long-term monitoring is essential to prevent recurrent hypercalcemia in affected infants.