Aplasia cutis congenita: Two cases of non-scalp lesions

Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is a rare condition characterized by a localized absence of skin and in some cases, the subcutaneous tissues. The majority of cases occur in the scalp; however, the lesion may occur anywhere in the trunk and extremities. ACC is most often an isolated defect, but it can...

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Main Authors: Tarek A. Abulezz, Mahmoud A. Shalkamy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2009-07-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0039-1699359