Sclerema oedematosum neonatorumP83.0

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Soltmann-Skleroedem

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HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.

Soltmann, 1899

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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).

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

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

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

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

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

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

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Interfibrillary mucoid edema in the corium.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Sclerema adiposum neonatorum.

Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.

Without therapy: convulsions, somnolence, death by lethal injection.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer