title: Type VI Aplasia Cutis Congenita: Bart's Syndrome.
abstract: Bart's syndrome is characterized by aplasia cutis congenita and epidermolysis bullosa. We present the case of a newborn male who developed blisters on the mucous membranes and the skin following congenital localized absence of skin. Bart's syndrome (BS) is diagnosed clinically based on the disorder's unique signs and symptoms but histologic evaluation of the skin can help to confirm the final diagnosis. The patient was managed conservatively with topical antibacterial ointment and wet gauze dressing. Periodic follow-up examinations showed complete healing. We emphasized that it is important to use relatively simple methods for optimal healing without the need for complex surgical interventions.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neonatology, Etlik Zübeyde Hanim Women's Health Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ferit
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kulalı
authors.affiliation: Division of Neonatology, Etlik Zübeyde Hanim Women's Health Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ahmet Yagmur
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Bas
authors.affiliation: Division of Neonatology, Etlik Zübeyde Hanim Women's Health Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Yusuf
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kale
authors.affiliation: Division of Neonatology, Etlik Zübeyde Hanim Women's Health Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Istemi Han
authors.initials: IH
authors.lastname: Celik
authors.affiliation: Division of Neonatology, Etlik Zübeyde Hanim Women's Health Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Nihal
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Demirel
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Children Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Sema
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Apaydın