Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3969657 Progresos de Obstetricia y Ginecología 2008 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is a skin defect present at birth affecting a focal area and sometimes underlying structures. Localization varies but the most frequently affected area is the scalp. The etiology is unknown and females are more commonly affected than males. This entity can manifest as a solitary defect or as multiple lesions. ACC can occur as an isolated defect, but can also be associated with other, more complex familial syndromes; sporadic cases are less frequent. Prognosis and treatment depend on the size and depth of the lesions.
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