ICD-11 MMS

19 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

Disorders involving the integument of fetus or newborn  (KC20-KC9Z)

KC22 Neonatal disorders of subcutaneous fat

KC22.2 Sclerema neonatorum

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01


Sclerema neonatorum is an uncommon condition which typically affects gravely ill, preterm neonates in the first week of life. It manifests as a diffuse hardening of skin and subcutaneous adipose tissue such that the skin cannot be pitted or picked up and pinched into a fold. Histologically there is minimal inflammation without fat necrosis. It is associated with a high mortality.

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