Type V Aplasia Cutis Congenita: Case Report, Review of the Literature, and Proposed Treatment Algorithm. Issue 6 (4th April 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Morrow, Daniel; Schelonka, Robert; Krol, Alfons; Davies, Michael; Kuang, Anna
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 30:Issue 6(2013)
• Page Start: e208
• Page End: e213
• Publication Date: 2012-04-04
• Subjects: Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2012.01742.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p> <bold>Abstract: </bold> Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is the congenital absence of skin. There are a number of different classifications based on distribution and associated findings. Type V ACC is unique in that the lesions are typically symmetric and found primarily on the trunk but can also include the upper and lower extremities. Type V is associated with the loss of a monozygotic co‐twin during the late first or early second trimester. Here we present an extensive case of type V ACC and a review of the literature, including a summary of treatment and outcomes. From the available literature, it appears that there is no benefit from early surgical intervention, and therefore we propose a treatment algorithm that starts with conservative management.</p> </abstract>