[Efficient treatment of hypercalcaemia in neonatal subcutaneous fat necrosis].
This is a description of two cases of subcutaneous fat necrosis due to asphyxia in two newborns, and associated hypercalcaemia. Treatment with intravenous pamidronate 0.5 mg/kg for three days was very successful and well-tolerated. In conclusion, the treatment of hypercalcaemia was effective, but requires continuous control for a longer period of time due to the risk of fluctuating serum calcium levels.
Bergstein
Katrine Ryttov
KR
HC Andersens Børnehospital, Odense Universitetshospital, 5000 Odense C, Denmark.
Jacobsen
Ronni Bengtson
RB
Jacobsen
Bengt Brock
BB
Christesen
Henrik T
HT
D001238:Asphyxia Neonatorum / Q000150:complications; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005218:Fat Necrosis / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D000077268:Pamidronate; D050151:Subcutaneous Fat / Q000473:pathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D004164:Diphosphonates; D000077268:Pamidronate