Familial aplasia cutis congenita of the scalp: a case report and review

Ann Acad Med Singap. 1997 Jul;26(4):500-2.

Abstract

We report three cases of aplasia cutis congenita of the scalp affecting two siblings and their mother, suggesting group 1, or autosomal dominant aplasia cutis congenita not associated with multiple abnormalities. A review of the clinical features and literature concerning this heterogenous and rare condition is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alopecia / diagnosis
  • Alopecia / genetics*
  • Alopecia / physiopathology
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia / diagnosis
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia / genetics*
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pedigree
  • Scalp Dermatoses / diagnosis
  • Scalp Dermatoses / genetics*
  • Scalp Dermatoses / physiopathology