A Case of Scleema Neonatorum.
- Author:
Chong Ki KIM
;
Kil Yun CHO
;
Tae Ha WOO
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Adipose Tissue;
Biopsy;
Crystallization;
Hip;
Necrosis;
Nuts;
Parturition;
Sclerema Neonatorum;
Subcutaneous Tissue
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1974;12(3):179-182
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Sclerema neonatorum is a lesion of degeneration, necrosis or crystallization of adipose tissue of new born, and is classified into two types; the generalized type in which death occurs usually within one week without treatment, and the nodular type which is localized and heals spontaneously. In this report, nodular type was presented. Nut to palm sized indurated plaques on deltoid region, upper back and hip were noted 3 weeks after birth. Histopathologic findings of necrosis of subcutaneous tissue with early granulomatous reaction were showed in biopsy specimen. Literature was briefly reviewed for the discussion of clinical and microscopic findings of this disease.
