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Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn: clinical manifestations in two cases* * Study carried out in the department of dermatology of the Paulista Medical School- Federal University of São Paulo (EPM-UNIFESP) - São Paulo (SP), Brazil.

Necrose gordurosa subcutânea do recém-nascido: manifestações clínicas de dois casos

Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn is an unusual form of panniculitis, with few cases described in medical literature. The disease affects newborns at term or post-term, with normal general health. We describe two cases of newborns affected by the disease. One of them already had lesions since birth. Also, we discuss the use of puncture for diagnostic assistance.

Biopsy, Fine-Needle; Fat Necrosis; Infant, Newborn


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