Sclerema oedematosum neonatorum P83.0

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Soltmann-Skleroedem

History
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Soltmann, 1899

Definition
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The entity is controversial! It is described as a disease distinguishable from Sclerema adiposum neonatorum, with doughy to hard swelling of the skin in weakened newborns. Probably a variant without the characteristic histology (no triglyceride crystals).

Manifestation
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Occurring on the 2nd to 4th day of life. Especially in premature babies and newborns with infectious diseases.

Localization
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First appearing on the lower legs, ascending. Genital region and ankles are usually free.

Clinical features
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Doughy oedematous, diffuse, hardened swelling of cutis and subcutis, livid red to yellowish-white skin colour.

Histology
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Interfibrillary mucoid edema in the corium.

Therapy
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Progression/forecast
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Without therapy: convulsions, somnolence, death by lethal injection.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020