Abstract:A case report is given on a child with severe subcutaneous fat necrosis following perinatal asphyxia. After the administration of 2 x 2.5 mgm of vitamin D at the age of two weeks the child developed hypercalcemia and severe soft tissue calcifications. In spite of a low calcium diet the hypercalcemia persisted while small doses of vitamin D were administered (240 I.U. per day); it disappeared promptly as soon as vitamin D was completely withdrawn. At the age of 22 months the child showed signs of vitamin D defi… Show more
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