A Rare Case of Aplasia Cutis Congenita
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Neonatal Medicine and Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Aplasia cutis congenita is a heterogenous group of disorders characterized by the absence of a portion of skin either localized or widespread at birth. Most commonly seen on the scalp (84%), it can affect any part of the body, including the trunk and limbs. We report a case of a baby born with aplasia cutis congenital managed conservatively
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Sumita Mehta, Dr. Anshuja Singla, Dr. Jyoti Saini, Dr. Tarun Kumar
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