Aplasia cutis congenita
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2] Kiran Singh, M.D. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: Cutis aplasia; congenital absence of skin; congenital scars
Overview
Overview
Aplasia cutis congenita is the most common congenital cicatricial alopecia, and is a congenital focal absence of epidermis with or without evidence of other layers of the skin.[1] [2]
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
Genetics
This dermatological manifestation has been linked to Peptidase D haploinsufficiency and a deletion in Chromosome 19. [3]
Associated Conditions
It can be associated with
It is also seen with exposure to Methimazole and/or Carbimazole in utero.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Physical Examination
Skin
Head
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Trunk
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See also
References
- ↑ Freedberg, et al. (2003). Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in General Medicine. (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-138076-0.
- ↑ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ↑ Malan, Valerie; et al. “array-CGH recognizable genetic condition identified by 19q13.11 deletion syndrome: a novel clinically”. J. Med. Genet. Retrieved April 8, 2009.
- ↑ Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) 107600
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