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Zoledronic acid for neonatal subcutaneous fat necrosis

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Subcutaneous fat necrosis (SFN) in infants producing severe hypercalcemia is a life-threatening emergency. Pathophysiology may include enhanced gastrointestinal calcium absorption and bone resorption. We treated an infant with SFN and serum calcium of 15 mg/dL with prednisolone and low-dose zoledronic acid. Serum calcium promptly normalized without rebound hypocalcemia, and redosing of zoledronic acid was not necessary.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.855

Authors: Jeremy A. Di Bari, Jennifer A. Nead, Scott J. Schurman

Institutions: St Joseph's Hospital Health Center, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Upstate University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bone health and treatments

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820