Subcutaneous fat necrosis due to birth injury

Definition

Subcutaneous fat necrosis is a transient compressive injury to the skin that develops within first weeks of life in term infants. The skin lesions are characterized by tender, firm, skin- to red-coloured nodules or plaques occurring particularly on the buttocks, shoulders, upper back, proximal limbs and cheeks.

Exclusions

• Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn

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