06.09.2024 | Correspondence
Effective Use of Zoledronic Acid for Refractory Hypercalcemia in Neonatal Subcutaneous Fat Necrosis
verfasst von:
Emna Marmech, Ines Selmi, Jihed Kanzari, Haifa Ouarda, Ons Azzabi, Nadia Siala
Erschienen in:
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
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Ausgabe 12/2024
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Excerpt
To the Editor: Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn (SCFN) is an uncommon panniculitis often associated with fetal stress. While typically benign, SCFN can lead to severe hypercalcemia, requiring prompt intervention. Standard treatments include intravenous fluids, diuretics, corticosteroids, and bisphosphonates [
1]. Zoledronic acid, a third-generation bisphosphonate, has been utilized in isolated cases, but data on its efficacy in neonates remain limited. …