Al-Kharabsheh Yazan E, Isufi Edvin, Brown James, Gadaga Cecilia, Ghouri Maaz
Department of Radiology, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, USA.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, USA.
Cureus. 2025 Jul 3;17(7):e87247. doi: 10.7759/cureus.87247. eCollection 2025 Jul.
Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn (SCFN) is a condition that may affect neonates within the first weeks of life. SCFN lesions often present as firm, well-defined nodules or plaques under the skin, accompanied by redness or discoloration. These lesions typically present on areas such as the trunk, limbs, or cheeks. SCFN generally resolves on its own but may be associated with metabolic or hematologic complications. This report describes the sonographic findings in a unique case of a seven-day-old female neonate with SCFN complicated by both hypercalcemia and a subcutaneous abscess. The report highlights the importance of considering infection in atypical presentations of SCFN and the utility of ultrasound imaging in characterizing the lesion.
新生儿皮下脂肪坏死（SCFN）是一种可能在新生儿出生后第一周内影响他们的病症。SCFN病变通常表现为皮肤下坚实、边界清晰的结节或斑块，并伴有发红或变色。这些病变通常出现在躯干、四肢或脸颊等部位。SCFN一般会自行消退，但可能与代谢或血液系统并发症有关。本报告描述了一名7日龄女性新生儿SCFN并发高钙血症和皮下脓肿的独特病例的超声检查结果。该报告强调了在SCFN非典型表现中考虑感染的重要性以及超声成像在病变特征描述中的作用。
