Korean J Dermatol.
2010 Jun;48(6):517-520.
A Case of Aplasia Cutis Congenita in Two Siblings
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- 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. ubjderma@catholic.co.kr
Abstract
- Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is a rare congenital disorder, which was first described by Cordon in 1767. It is characterized by a defect of epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissues and sometimes even bone, and occurs predominantly on the scalp. Non-scalp locations are involved in 15% of all cases and are often bilaterally symmetrical. Most cases of ACC appear sporadically. Intrauterine trauma, vascular accidents or genetic factors are postulated as initial steps in the pathogenesis. However, the aetiology of this condition remains unknown. Familial cases have been reported and are suggestive of either an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive inheritance with variable expression. We herein report on a 10-day-old female infant and her 8-year-old sister with aplasia cutis congenita on their legs.
