A Case of Aplasia Cutis Congenita, Type VII.
Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is a rare congenital defect in which localized or widespread areas of the skin are absent at birth. In the majority of cases, it is limited to the scalp especially on the vertex although other areas of the body may also be involved. Other congenital malformations can be associated with ACC. We present herein the case of a new born male with unilateral absence of skin on the extensor surface of the right lower leg. There was no associated malformation or skin disease such as blistering or nail abnormailty. According to the classification outlined by Frieden, the condition was diagnosed as type VII aplasia cutis congenita. The treatment of this large ulcer was conservative, wet dressing and prophylactic topical antibiotics. On follow up after 2 years showed that the patient was nearly cured of the ulcer and had only minimal scar formation.
Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.
Joung Sun
JS
Lee
Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.
Sook Jung
0000-0003-4229-5831
SJ
Yun
Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.
Jee Bum
JB
Lee
Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.
Seong Jin
SJ
Kim
Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.
Young Ho
YH
Won
Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.
Seung Chul
SC
Lee
Aplasia cutis congenita; Leg; Unilateral